Kay Brothers - Block 6 Amery Vineyards Shiraz 2005 (RP97, Vivino 4.3)

Kay Brothers

Kay Brothers - Block 6 Amery Vineyards Shiraz 2005

Country : Australia
Region : McLaren Vale
Vinatge : 2005
Grape : 100% shiraz
Strength : 16.0% vol.
Bottle size : 750ml

Vivino: 4.3 pts (136 ratings),
Robert Parker: 97 pts

Wine-searcher average reference price in HK: $579 as at 2021.4.2

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Kay Brothers' flagship wine.
You read that right, there are many wineries in the New World where even the flagship wine is not expensive, yet possesses excellent quality and high ratings.

Kay Brothers (Fred & Herbert) started growing grapes in the Amery vineyard in 1892. Only 1.6 hectares are still being cultivated today, making it a very small winery.
The winery aims to preserve the original flavors as much as possible and still uses very early fermentation equipment and traditional winemaking methods, such as using a basket press to extract the juice.

Although there is no legal definition for what constitutes 'old vines', few would dispute that this wine, made from 113-year-old vines, qualifies.
Old vines have significantly lower yields, and research suggests this results in more concentrated fruit flavors.
Furthermore, because old vines have roots deeper underground than newer vines, they are better at absorbing nutrients and moisture, which reduces instability caused by varying vintages and weather.
If you are interested in old vines, you can find more information here.

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Comments from Robert Parker reference (RP97)

"Outer quote mark Deep garnet in color, the 2005 Block 6 Shiraz exudes beguiling notes of warm black cherries, raspberry preserves and Chinese dried plums with hints of fruit cake, salami, mocha and licorice.
Very big, full-bodied and rich, the palate is very spicy, densely laden with dried fruits and savory flavors and structured by medium-firm grainy tannins through the long finish.
Mature now, it should cellar to 2024+."