2002 Howard Park Leston Shiraz Reviews

“Spicy red and black fruits well integrated with French oak; fine, lingering soft tannins.Drink 2012.”

92 Points
James Halliday, 2006 Australian Wine Companion - 01-08-2005
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“Interesting Cote Rotie aromas ? this is more Syrah than Shiraz, with sweet leather notes. The palate is really good, with great depth, balance, grip and persistence.”

90 Points
Richard Bampfield MW, Wine International - 01-03-2005

“This is deep and dark smelling: loaded with black fruits, wood spice, molasses and licorice, but there?s tangier currant too. There?s a big hit of ripe currants in the mouth too, really succulent and lush in the middle, with a tangy edge, and building brick dusty tannins. Finishes with wholemeal raisin toast. Will evolve in bottle for five years or so.”

92 Points
Tim White, The Australian Financial Review - 03-09-2004
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