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Tahbilk Shiraz 2003
A very ripe, sumptuous and powerfully constructed shiraz suited to long-term cellaring. Its porty aromas of cooked plums and blackberries reveal underlying nuances of cassis and sweet red berries, plus nuances of sage and cloves, tar and treacle. Unusually concentrated for a Tahbilk red, its thick, firm and astringent palate of meaty blackberry and plum flavours has a slightly stewy but not overcooked aspect. Framed by slightly gritty tannins, it finishes long, drying and savoury.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2011 - 2015+
Jeremy's score
89 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Tahbilk Shiraz
Nagambie Lakes
Price Range at Release: $12-$19
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 14.0
A very ripe, sumptuous and powerfully constructed shiraz suited to long-term cellaring. Its porty aromas of cooked plums and blackberries reveal underlying nuances of cassis and sweet red berries, plus nuances of sage and cloves, tar and treacle. Unusually concentrated for a Tahbilk red, its thick, firm and astringent palate of meaty blackberry and plum flavours has a slightly stewy but not overcooked aspect. Framed by slightly gritty tannins, it finishes long, drying and savoury.
Last Date Tasted: 30/10/2018
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2016
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89 | 16.8 | 2024-2028+  |
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2014
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90 | 17.3 | 2022-2026+ |
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2013
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91 | 17.4 | 2021-2025+ |
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2012
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92 | 17.7 | 2024-2032 |
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2011
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87 | 16.0 | 2019-2023  |
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2010
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92 | 17.8 | 2017-2021+ |
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2009
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88 | 16.6 | 2017-2021+ |
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2008
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86 | 15.9 | 2016-2020 |
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2007
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89 | 16.8 | 2019-2027 |
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2006
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93 | 18.0 | 2014-2018+ |
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2005
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89 | 16.7 | 2013-2017+ |
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2004
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90 | 17.2 | 2012-2016+ |
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2003
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89 | 16.8 | 2011-2015+ |
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2002
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92 | 17.7 | 2014-2022 |
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2001
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88 | 16.6 | 2009-2013 |
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2000
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89 | 16.8 | 2008-2012+ |
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1999
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87 | 16.2 | 2004-2007 |
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1998
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87 | 16.2 | 2006-2010+ |
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1997
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87 | 16.0 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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82 | 15.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1995
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89 | 16.9 | 2007-2015 |
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1994
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90 | 17.3 | 2014-2024 |
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1993
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86 | 15.8 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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93 | 18.0 | 2004-2012 |
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1991
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92 | 17.7 | 2011-2021 |
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1990
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89 | 16.8 | 2002-2010 |
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1989
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88 | 16.5 | 2001-2009 |
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1988
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93 | 18.0 | 2000-2008 |
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1987
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88 | 16.6 | 1995-1999 |
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1986
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94 | 18.4 | 2006-2016 |
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1985
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89 | 16.9 | 1997-2005 |
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1984
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93 | 18.2 | 2004-2014 |
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1982
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94 | 18.3 | 2002-2012 |
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1981
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94 | 18.3 | 2001-2011 |
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1980
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93 | 18.0 | 2000-2010 |
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1979
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93 | 18.0 | 1999-2009 |
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1978
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94 | 18.3 | 1998-2008 |
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1977
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85 | 15.6 | 1989-1994 |
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1976
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93 | 18.0 | 1996-2001 |
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Winery
Tahbilk
Tahbilk is an historic vineyard and winery on the banks of the Goulburn River in central Victoria. The winery is blessed with large old cellars replete with very large old cooperage, which Alister Purbrick feels is essential to the make-up and identity of Tahbilk red wine. So to some extent Tahbilk is a museum piece -Ę to visit and to taste -Ę but this simply lends individuality and character. The estate is home to some significant old vineyards responsible for such regional classics as the 1860s Vines Shiraz and the 1927 Vines Marsanne, each of which can produce vintages of rare quality and longevity.
Chief Executive(s):
Alister Purbrick
Winemaker:
Alister Purbrick
Viticulturist:
Alan George, Neil Larson
Production Dozen:
100000
Tonnes Processed:
1800
White Wines
1927 Vines Marsanne >
Chardonnay
Marsanne >Museum Release Marsanne
Riesling >Roussanne Marsanne Viognier
Viognier >
Address:
254 O'Neils Road , Tabilk , Victoria 3608 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10am-5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria
Telephone:
(03) 5794 2555
Facsimile:
(03) 5794 2360
Website:
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