97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Shiraz Old Bastard has a slowly emerging, complex nose of incense, cloves, star anise, tar, underbrush and earth with a blackberry and blackcurrant core plus a touch of wild thyme. The big, full, opulently fruited palate delivers tons of flavor layers and wonderful structure with firm, rounded tannins and a racy acid line supporting the generous fruit through the very long finish. Drink: 2017-2035. (Jun 2016)"
97 points James Suckling: "Plenty of complexity here and a strong, tarry Barossa-region stamp on the nose, too. Cassis and violets, as well as chocolate and dark berries. Mulberry and plum on the palate, as well as blackberry and spiced chocolate, in a mouth-coating, full and balanced style. This has such concentration and poise. A great vintage with good aging potential. Drink or hold. (8/4/21)"
95 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "100% shiraz from the Nuriootpa vineyard planted in 1893; hand-picked, matured in French oak (35% new). To say it is full-bodied is a masterly understatement: it is huge in every way. But there is balance, and the display of multi-berry fruits is not obscured by tannins or oak even though they are omnipresent. Not my style, but commands respect. Drink by: 2038. Alcohol 15.5%. (6/8/16)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$180 list] Dark, dense and muscular, with a mouthful of blackberry, spice and espresso flavors, accented by a touch of candied ginger. Robust and intense, featuring flavors that persist on the finish, transmitting power and focus. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases made. (2017)"
97 points James Suckling: "Plenty of complexity here and a strong, tarry Barossa-region stamp on the nose, too. Cassis and violets, as well as chocolate and dark berries. Mulberry and plum on the palate, as well as blackberry and spiced chocolate, in a mouth-coating, full and balanced style. This has such concentration and poise. A great vintage with good aging potential. Drink or hold. (8/4/21)"
95 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "100% shiraz from the Nuriootpa vineyard planted in 1893; hand-picked, matured in French oak (35% new). To say it is full-bodied is a masterly understatement: it is huge in every way. But there is balance, and the display of multi-berry fruits is not obscured by tannins or oak even though they are omnipresent. Not my style, but commands respect. Drink by: 2038. Alcohol 15.5%. (6/8/16)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$180 list] Dark, dense and muscular, with a mouthful of blackberry, spice and espresso flavors, accented by a touch of candied ginger. Robust and intense, featuring flavors that persist on the finish, transmitting power and focus. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases made. (2017)"
| Product SKU | 701942 |
| Producer | Kaesler |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| SubRegion | Barossa Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 100% Shiraz |
| ABV | 15.5% |
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