Greenock Creek, Apricot Block Shiraz, 2005
Greenock Creek, Apricot Block Shiraz, 2005
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The Apricot Block Shiraz from Greenock Creek are a lighter, more approachable style than is typical for the area. With lower, softer, juicer tannins, and a lower ABV. Intensely perfumed, smoothly textured, and with notes of blueberry, peppercorn, violets, and spicy earthy undertones.
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Score 95
The 2005 Apricot Block Shiraz received the same upbringing as the Alice’s and is a similar glass-coating, opaque purple. An enticing perfume of cedar, scorched earth, pepper, violets, bacon, and blueberry leaps from the glass. A bit more restrained (a mere 15.0% alcohol) than its siblings, it is nevertheless a silky, layered, intensely flavored Shiraz with gobs of fruit and a 60-second finish. It should provide much pleasure from 2012 to 2025. Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars, owned by Michael and Annabelle Waugh, remains one of South Australia’s iconic wineries. Start with a great terroir, add in old vine material and meticulous winemaking, and end with extraordinary results.
