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- new world wines can be very affordable even for flagship bottles, with excellent quality and ratings.

Kay Brothers (Fred & Herbert) started planting grapes in the Amery vineyard in 1892. Only 1.6 hectares are still planted today, making it a very small winery.
The winery aims to preserve the original flavors of the past as much as possible, still using early fermentation tools and traditional winemaking methods, such as basket presses for extracting grape juice.

Although there is no legal definition for what constitutes 'old vines', we believe that with vines aged 113 years, few would dispute that this wine is made from old vines.
Old vines have significantly lower yields, and research suggests this results in more concentrated fruit flavors.
Furthermore, because old vines have deeper root systems than new vines, they can absorb nutrients and water more easily, thus reducing instability caused by different vintages and weather conditions.
If you are interested in old vines, you can find more information here.

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Comments from Robert Parker reference (RP97)

"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+."