Kay Brothers 2016 Basket Pressed Amery Vineyard Shiraz (McLaren Vale) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Kay Brothers 2016 Basket Pressed Amery Vineyard Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Rating
89
Price
$40
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
10/1/2019
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From this historic winery's home block of vines, this Shiraz is a rich, winter warmer that's still finding its way. It opens with aromas of plump blueberries, plums, chocolate flakes, dried green spices and black pepper, with flecks of licorice and graphite in the background. There's some heat from the alcohol on the palate and the oak is fairly prominent. Spicy, drying tannins back more plush plummy fruit. This should cellar well, but it's a little chunky at the moment. Drink 2020–2029. Christina Pickard

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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