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Calabria 3 Bridges Shiraz 2002
Sumptuous, chewy shiraz with a spicy and slightly minty fragrance of cassis, raspberries and dark plums, with assertive chocolate/vanilla oak and underlying nuances of menthol. Richly fruited and handsomely wooded, its handsomely structured palate steamrolls along, leaving a trail of lingering spicy dark fruits and sweet oak in its wake. Firm, but fine tannins frame this Riverland classic.
Vintage
2002
Year to Drink
2007 - 2010+
Jeremy’s score
91 / 100
Seal Type
Cork
Calabria 3 Bridges Shiraz
Barossa Valley from 2013
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 25
Sumptuous, chewy shiraz with a spicy and slightly minty fragrance of cassis, raspberries and dark plums, with assertive chocolate/vanilla oak and underlying nuances of menthol. Richly fruited and handsomely wooded, its handsomely structured palate steamrolls along, leaving a trail of lingering spicy dark fruits and sweet oak in its wake. Firm, but fine tannins frame this Riverland classic.
Last Date Tasted: 01/10/2018
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Winery
Calabria
Now known as Calabria Family Wines, Bill Calabria's family business continues to make Griffith's finest range of table wine, although fruit sourcing for the 3 Bridges range has altered to include a Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa Valley. The Durif, Chardonnay and Botrytis Semillon remain from the Riverina. While I understand that with the expansion of the company into regions beyond its Riverina home it makes plenty of sense to do this, I have always been impressed with how well these wines performed using 'local' fruit. The current collection of 3 Bridges wine is simply excellent; even better when price is taken into account.
Chief Executive(s):
Bill Calabria
Winemaker:
Bill Calabria, Sam Trimboli, Emma Norbiato, Tony Steffania, Jeremy Nascimber
Tonnes Processed:
9000
White Wines
Red Wines
3 Bridges Cabernet Sauvignon >3 Bridges Durif >
3 Bridges Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Bridges Reserve Durif
3 Bridges Reserve Shiraz
3 Bridges Shiraz >Private Bin Aglianico >Private Bin Montepulciano >Private Bin Saint-Macaire >Richland Cabernet Sauvignon
Richland Shiraz
The Iconic Grand Reserve Shiraz
Address:
1283 Brayne Road , Griffith , New South Wales 2680 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
Principal Wine Region:
Riverina & Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(02) 6969 0800
Facsimile:
(02) 6962 1673
Website:
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