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Mount Horrocks Shiraz 2003
A dusty aroma of dried herbs and musky spices underpins a briary expression of cassis, raspberries and plums with undertones of cedar and capsicum. Initially forward, round and fleshy, the palate then becomes greenish, thin and sappy, lacking genuine length. Some well-handled oak doesn’t quite conceal its stressed and green-edged nature.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2005 - 2008
Jeremy's score
83 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Mount Horrocks Shiraz
Clare Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 14.0
A dusty aroma of dried herbs and musky spices underpins a briary expression of cassis, raspberries and plums with undertones of cedar and capsicum. Initially forward, round and fleshy, the palate then becomes greenish, thin and sappy, lacking genuine length. Some well-handled oak doesn't quite conceal its stressed and green-edged nature.
Last Date Tasted: 24/04/2016
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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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2014
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90 | 17.3 | 2022-2026+  |
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2013
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92 | 17.8 | 2025-2033 |
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2012
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89 | 16.7 | 2017-2020+  |
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2011
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84 | 15.3 | 2013-2016 |
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2010
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91 | 17.6 | 2022-2030+ |
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2009
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89 | 16.9 | 2017-2021+ |
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2008
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82 | 15.0 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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85 | 15.6 | 2009-2012+ |
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2006
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89 | 16.7 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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81 | 14.8 | 2007-2010 |
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2004
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93 | 18.0 | 2009-2012+ |
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2003
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83 | 15.2 | 2005-2008 |
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2002
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87 | 16.0 | 2004-2007 |
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2001
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88 | 16.5 | 2006-2009 |
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2000
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92 | 17.7 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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91 | 17.6 | 2004-2007 |
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1998
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93 | 18.1 | 2003-2006+ |
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1997
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82 | 14.9 | 1999-2002 |
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1996
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86 | 15.7 | 1998-2001 |
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Winery
Mount Horrocks
Mount Horrocks is a long-established small Clare Valley producer whose range includes a delightfully fresh and faintly smoky barrel-fermented Semillon and the popular regional dessert wine benchmark of Cordon Cut Riesling. While its shapely Riesling is typical of the region, the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon each delivered finely crafted wines from the 2013 vintage.
Chief Executive(s):
Stephanie Toole
Winemaker:
Stephanie Toole
Production Dozen:
3500
Tonnes Processed:
60
Address:
The Old Railway Station , Curling St , Auburn , South Australia 5451 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
2 days, Sat - Sun & Public Holidays 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Clare Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8849 2243
Website:
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