2005 Kangarilla Road Shiraz EstateKangarilla Road
A Syrah Dry Red Table wine from
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 173
Oct 2007 Jay Miller 90 Drink 2012 - 2025 $17-$23 (22)
The 2005 Shiraz was aged in a mix of 25% new French and American oak. Opaque purple, it presents aromas of smoke, cedar, tar, grilled bacon, and blueberry. Full-bodied, the wine delivers gobs of youthful ripe fruit flavors modulated by excellent balance and enough structure to carry this wine for 5-7 years in the cellar. Drink it through 2025 accompanied by osso bucco or a dry-aged prime rib-eye. Kangarilla Road, over the past several vintages, has established a track record of turning out high-quality South Australian wines at consumer-friendly prices. Founded in 1997 by Kevin and Helen O’Brien, and located 22 miles south of Adelaide, the estate consists of 30 acres and Kevin O’Brien is winemaker. Importer: Click Wine Group, Seattle, WA; www.kangarillaroad.com.au Also tasted: 2005 Sangiovese (80)
Kangarilla Road
Shiraz McLaren Vale 2005
Firm in texture, with a nice beam of dark berry and cherry flavors at the core, hinting at cinnamon and cedar around the edges. Finishes with persistence. Drink now through 2012. 6,000 cases imported. –HS
Score: 89
Release Price: $22
Country: Australia
Region: Australia
Issue: Oct 15, 2007
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