Out of stock
Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 1997
Vintage
1997
Peak years to drink
2002 - 2005+
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz
Heathcote
Price Range at Release: $12-$19
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 14.9
$ Rel: 18
Last Date Tasted: 30/9/2018
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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 | 2021-2024+  |
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2014
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89 | 16.7 | 2016-2021+  |
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2013
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91 | 17.6 | 2021-2025 |
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2012
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83 | 15.2 | 2014-2017 |
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2010
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86 | 15.8 | 2012-2015+ |
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2009
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88 | 16.5 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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87 | 16.3 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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90 | 17.0 | 2012-2015 |
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2006
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84 | 15.3 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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84 | 15.4 | 2007-2010+ |
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2004
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86 | 15.7 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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88 | 16.6 | 2008-2011 |
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2002
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88 | 16.4 | 2004-2007 |
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2001
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87 | 16.0 | 2003-2006 |
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2000
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92 | 17.8 | 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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88 | 16.6 | 2006-2010 |
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1997
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92 | 17.8 | 2002-2005+ |
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Winery
Rufus Stone
A brand owned by TyrrellŐs that features red wines sourced from outside the companyŐs native Hunter Valley, Rufus Stone is a well-priced source of medium to full-bodied, approachable and spicy shiraz usually made without excessive ripeness or extract. The latest Heathcote Shiraz does this to a tee, while its opposite number from McLaren Vale performed rather well from the challenging 2011 vintage. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec is another highlight Đ a wine you could cellar with great confidence for up to a decade.
Chief Executive(s):
Bruce Tyrrell
Winemaker:
Andrew Spinaze, Mark Richardson
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Heathcote Shiraz >McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec >McLaren Vale Merlot
McLaren Vale Shiraz >
Address:
Broke Road , Pokolbin , New South Wales 2320 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
Not open to public
Principal Wine Region:
McLaren Vale, Heathcote
Telephone:
(02) 4993 7000
Facsimile:
(02) 4998 7723
Website:
Email:
