Winery - Mitchelton
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Combines rhubarb and sour cherries with tobacco, vanilla and toast in a package that ultimately comes across as light, tart and herbaceous. Might lose some of that sour edge with another six months in the bottle, but this isn’t one for long-term cellaring.
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Mitchelton Shiraz - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An appealing wine, composed of 40% Shiraz, 30% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache. Tannins are textured, and linger long and dry on the palate. Tastes cool and taut, with blueberry and blackberry fruit at its core and barbecue smoke enveloping it. Imported by Paterno Wines International.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This white blend was reviewed by two editors, and this note reflects both opinions. The mouthfeel is slick and creamy; where one editor found tropical fruit on the palate, another saw more citrus and currants. Also up for debate are the aromas (honey and white chocolate, versus herbal greenness). The moral here? It’s a very good wine, but one that is apparently different things to different people.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not yet widely planted in Australia, but maybe it should be, judging from this beauty. Starts out with complex, oaky aromas of ripe peaches, cashew butter, wildflowers, spice and cream, and tastes opulent and plush. The dominant flavors are ripe tree fruits, like apricot and peach, but it’s very dry and well balanced. There’s something unusually creamy in the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Impressive for sheer mass and the enormity of its fruits and spices, which makes it taste almost like fruitcake or a dry Port. Lavishly oaked, but the fruit and underlying structure of acids and tannins can handle it, resulting in a harmony and grace rare in a wine of this size. The finish goes on and on.
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Mitchelton Shiraz - 1996
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pretty, feminine wine that's soft around the edges but has a good grip on the midpalate. Plush red plum, mocha and coffee flavors fade into a chalk-clay finish. Black cherry, olive and pencil eraser aromas grow more peppery and spicy with air. A class act.
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Mitchelton Shiraz - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This could be taken for a white Burgundy—or big white Rhône, which is closer to actuality. Mild tropical fruit notes underlie the subtle apple, caramel and toast bouquet. It’s full, dry and rich, yet subdued, with nuanced pear, lemon and mineral flavors. Finishes long and tangy, with elegant oak accents. Drinks well now and should keep nicely through 2005. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not quite as impressive as some other vintages, the 2002 Print Shiraz boasts plenty of color but lacks some nuance and freshness. Aromas of baking spices are tinged with coffee, anise and dates, while the flavors of dried fruit and chocolate dominate the palate. It’s big and mouthfilling, with 15% alcohol.
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Mitchelton Shiraz - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Michelton is a Victorian winery that seems to fly under the radar but is capable of turning out some impressive wines. The 2003 Print Shiraz shows rather tight, restrained, savory aromas but wonderful balance, length and structure on the palate. Hints of leather and meat combine with raspberry, cherry and vanilla notes, rich tannins and a concentrated, long finish.
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Mitchelton Shiraz - 2003
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