Knappstein Enterprise Shiraz 1998

Made by Knappstein in Australia (region: Clare Valley) .

A dry, still, red wine with 14% alcohol tasted on 15th Jan 2005.

Grape: Shiraz

Quality: Very Good

Value: A Little Excessive

Cost: Usually between $32.99 - $46.99.

Looks: Red brick, still with a vibrant young look. Quite inky and heavy.

Smells: A steady nose of dry earth, pepper, vanilla and plum.

Feels: Nice and big.

Tastes: Ripe, dark berry fruit with nice pepper overtones and a good, dry spice edge. Hot and long on the finish, but not uncomfortable. A great line of dry cocoa wood as well. This is a very smart wine.

Possible retailers: BWS, Cellar Door / Web Site, Nick's Vintage Direct.