2002 MadFish Shiraz Reviews

“There?s a definite elegance about this enormously popular multi-regional blend. This is trademark shiraz, rich, rounded fruit and spices with a savouriness about it supported by fresh tannins and attractive French oak.”

Paul Murray, Ron Spencer, Paul Conti, Rod Properjohn and Stewart van Raalte, West Coast Magazine - 01-01-2006
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“Newly listed in Ontario, with raspberry, spicy, white pepper, meaty, leafy floral aromas and a soft, dry, smooth texture. A bit high in acidity but it has balancing fruity confiture flavours. Perfect for duck, goose or turkey. Solid value.”

88 Points
BEST VALUES 2005, Wine Access Magazine - Canada - 02-12-2005

“Light, fresh fruit, tasty and alive with lots of alcohol without too much oak or tannin interruption. A fresh wine, easy to enjoy, not the heaviest of Aussie styles yet an excellent partner to a generously flavoured meal. No hurry through 18 months of good drinking..In a word: Light, fresh, fruity and easy to enjoy.”

Peter Saunders, F & B magazine New Zealand - 19-09-2005
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“Light, fresh fruit, tasty and alive with lots of alcohol without too much oak or tannin interruption. A fresh wine, easy to enjoy, not the heaviest of Aussie styles yet an excellent partner to a generously flavoured meal. No hurry through 18 months of good drinking..In a word: Light, fresh, fruity and easy to enjoy.”

Peter Saunders, F & B magazine New Zealand - 01-08-2005
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“A more elegant style of Shiraz with lovely fennel, mint, and floral aromas leading the way and carrying through onto to the palate where they are joined by chocolate and cherry. All carry through the long finish.”

90 Points
The California-Australia Wine Shootout, www.affairsofthevine.com - 19-11-2004
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“Red-ruby. Bright aromas of currant, pepper and licorice. Juicy and brisk, with sappy berry and pepper flavours. On the lean side, but bright, persistent and reasonably gripping. Flavourful and food-friendly.”

87 Points
Stephen Tanzer, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - 01-08-2004
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“Peppery, dry and juicy with slices of smoked sausage and whispers of herbs. The palate is similarly styled, with earthy, cherried fruit and a good hit more of that dry, smoky, pepperiness ? it?s like a slightly less powerful version of a Castagna. Rhone-like. And if you?re into the style, very good value.Drink: Now-2007.”

88 Points
Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront Monthly - 01-05-2004
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“The 2002 Shiraz is all of the above ? (2001 Shiraz) and more. Boasting an inky/purple colour as well as more structure and power, it remains a fruit-laden effort with loads of charm and character. Consume it over the next 3 ? 4 years.”

92 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 30-06-2003
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