Current Releases
- 2009 Classic Dry White
- 2009 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2008 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2008 Art Series Riesling
- 2007 Siblings Shiraz
- 2007 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2007 Art Series Shiraz
- 2006 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2005 Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay
- 2004 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 2004 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Recent Releases
- 2008 Classic Dry White
- 2008 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2007 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2007 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2007 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2007 Art Series Riesling
- 2006 Siblings Shiraz
- 2006 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2006 Prelude Classic Dry White
- 2006 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2006 Art Series Shiraz
- 2006 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2006 Art Series Riesling
- 2005 Siblings Shiraz
- 2005 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2005 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2005 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2005 Art Series Shiraz
- 2005 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2005 Art Series Riesling
- 2005 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2004 Siblings Shiraz
- 2004 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2004 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2004 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2004 Art Series Shiraz
- 2004 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2004 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2004 Art Series Riesling
- 2003 Siblings Shiraz
- 2003 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2003 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2003 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 2003 Leeuwin Estate Brut
- 2003 Art Series Shiraz
- 2003 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2003 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2003 Art Series Riesling
- 2003 Art Series Chardonnay
- 02/03 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2002 Siblings Shiraz
- 2002 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2002 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay
- 2002 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2002 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 2002 Art Series Shiraz
- 2002 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2002 Art Series Riesling
- 2002 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2002 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2001 Siblings Shiraz
- 2001 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- 2001 Prelude Vineyards Classic Dry White
- 2001 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 2001 Leeuwin Estate Brut
- 2001 Art Series Shiraz
- 2001 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc
- 2001 Art Series Riesling
- 2001 Art Series Pinot Noir
- 2001 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2001 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2000 Siblings Shiraz
- 2000 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 2000 Leeuwin Estate Brut
- 2000 Art Series Pinot Noir
- 2000 Art Series Chardonnay
- 2000 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1999 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
- 1999 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1999 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1998 Leeuwin Estate Brut
- 1998 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1998 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1997 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1997 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1996 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1995 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1994 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1993 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1992 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1991 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1990 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1989 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1988 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1987 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1986 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1985 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1984 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1983 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1982 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1981 Art Series Chardonnay
- 1980 Art Series Chardonnay
2002 Art Series Shiraz
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Colour is dense and dark with a purple/black core. Succulent and opulent, the nose shows hints of French oak and lifted notes of spicy ripe plums.
The palate is silky and seamless, with the oak and vinous components in total harmony. The concentration and complexity of flavours is indicative of the mix of traditional and modern day winemaking techniques used.
The wine has a generous structure with super fine tannins and a concentrated finish, great with traditional and game meat dishes and will age for 7 to 10 years.
Comments
"The impressive 2002 Shiraz Art Series, obviously from a cooler climate region, reveals subtle notes of French oak along with a notion of minty crème de cassis aromas and flavours. Medium to full-bodied with decent acidity, it will offer lovely drinking over the next 5 – 7 years. (90 points)"Robert Parker Jnr, The Wine Advocate, USA, October 31, 2005
"Medium ruby with a bright rim. Very pure, expressive aromas of blackberry, dark plum, licorice, violet pastille and sweet tobacco. Elegant, suave and silky, with subtly complex flavors of cassis, dark cherry, smoked bacon, olive tapenade and sweet Tellicherry pepper. The expansive finish features fine-grained tannins and notes of juicy dark berries, anise and pepper. This is an outstanding value in high-quality shiraz Old Bridge Cellars, Napa CA, 91 points."Stephen Tanzer, www.wineaccess.com, July 2005
"Excellent colour; blackberry, raspberry, cherry and spice; plenty of texture and weight; subtle oak, good length. RATING 93 DRINK 2012James Halliday 2005 Wine Companion
"On the tart side, with a leafy edge to the tar and licorice flavours. Has some intensity but not a lot of definition. Drink now through 2010." 500 cases imported. 86 points.Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator October 2005
"The 2002 Art Series Shiraz ($30) isn't your typical jammy Aussie shiraz. Instead, it displays a lot of smoky, meaty, peppery nuances along with its blackberry fruit."Laurie Daniel. Special to the Mercury News (USA) Feb. 15, 2006
"Ruby-red. Mineral-inflected blackberry, cassis, coffee and vanilla aromas are bright and fresh. Suave, silky shiraz, with fresh, juicy red and dark fruit flavours that display striking purity and focus. Supple, fresh and persistant finishing notes of cherry and blackcurrant are accompanied by fine, well-knit tannins. This was raised in 35% new French oak but it barely shows it. And it's also only 13.5% alcohol." 91 pointsStephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar July/ August 2006
