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Granite Hills Shiraz 2008
Slightly over and under-ripened, its faintly currant-like bouquet is marginally baked and varnishy, with restrained aromas of blackberries, redcurrants and dusty mocha/chocolate oak. A forward presence of sweet, juicy redcurrants, sour cherries and blood plums thins out towards a slightly green-edged and metallic finish. Lacks a genuine core of bright, ripe fruit.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2016 - 2020+
Jeremy's score
86 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Granite Hills Shiraz
Macedon Ranges
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
Slightly over and under-ripened, its faintly currant-like bouquet is marginally baked and varnishy, with restrained aromas of blackberries, redcurrants and dusty mocha/chocolate oak. A forward presence of sweet, juicy redcurrants, sour cherries and blood plums thins out towards a slightly green-edged and metallic finish. Lacks a genuine core of bright, ripe fruit.
Last Date Tasted: 30/03/2019
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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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2013
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75 | 13.5 | 2014-2015  |
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2012
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82 | 14.9 | 2014-2017 |
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2009
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88 | 16.5 | 2014-2017+ |
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2008
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86 | 15.8 | 2016-2020+ |
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2006
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89 | 16.8 | 2014-2018 |
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2005
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93 | 18.1 | 2013-2017 |
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2004
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94 | 18.3 | 2012-2016+ |
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2003
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88 | 16.6 | 2011-2015 |
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2002
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93 | 18.2 | 2010-2014 |
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2001
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89 | 16.8 | 2009-2013+ |
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2000
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86 | 15.8 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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93 | 18.2 | 2007-2011+ |
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1998
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91 | 17.4 | 2010-2018 |
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1997
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89 | 16.8 | 2005-2009+ |
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1996
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81 | 14.8 | 2001-2004 |
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1995
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88 | 16.6 | 2003-2007 |
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1992
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87 | 16.3 | 2000-2004+ |
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1991
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89 | 16.8 | 1998-2003 |
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1989
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81 | 14.8 | 1994-1997 |
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1988
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86 | 15.7 | 1993-1996+ |
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1987
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80 | 14.6 | 1992-1995 |
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1986
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91 | 17.5 | 1991-1994 |
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1985
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80 | 14.5 | 1990-1993 |
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1984
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81 | 14.8 | 1989-1992+ |
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1983
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89 | 16.7 | 1991-1995 |
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1981
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94 | 18.5 | 1993-2001+ |
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1980
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94 | 18.3 | 1992-2000+ |
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1978
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86 | 15.8 | 1986-1990+ |
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Winery
Granite Hills
Granite Hills is one of the cooler and later-ripening vineyard sites on mainland Australia. Its fully mature vineyard has the proven ability to produce heady, aromatic Rieslings of deep floral aromas, piercing intensity and mineral undertones, which can rate amongst the very finest grown in this country. Furthermore, when it hits perfect balance and ripeness, there are very few Australian cool-climate Shirazes able to rival the elegant, peppery and savoury wine of Granite Hills. As recent vintages show, the Chardonnay can be lustrous and finely tuned.
Chief Executive(s):
Llew Knight
Winemaker:
Llew Knight, Ian Gunter
Viticulturist:
Geoff McIntosh
Production Dozen:
5000
Tonnes Processed:
100
White Wines
Red Wines
Cabernet Shiraz Blend
Heathcote Merlot
Merlot >Pinot Noir >Shiraz >The Gordon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Cabernet Sauvignon) >Tor Syrah >
Address:
1481 Burke and Wills Track , Baynton , Victoria 3444 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 6pm
Principal Wine Region:
Macedon Ranges
Telephone:
(03) 5423 7273
Facsimile:
(03) 5423 7288
Website:
Email:
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