Vintage Longbottom 2017 Henry's Drive Magnus Shiraz (Padthaway-McLaren Vale) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Vintage Longbottom 2017 Henry's Drive Magnus Shiraz (Padthaway-McLaren Vale)

Rating
91
Price
$80
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
15.1%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/1/2019
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The Longbottom ladies' top red is a big rich number (after all, it's from two warm wine regions in South Australia) but it also shows restraint and complexity, just as you'd hope at this price point. A deep well of cassis, blackberries, black pepper, licorice, savory spice and graphite is framed by toasty oak. It's definitely not shy on the alcohol side of things, and it coats the tongue with more plush black fruit, but the muscular tannins are chalky and fine, their power setting this wine up for a long life. Leave this alone for now, however. Drink 2021–2029 and likely beyond. Christina Pickard

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

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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