2002 Bleasdale ‘Frank Potts,’ Langhorne Creek
A Bordeaux-style blend, 78% of which is Cabernet Sauvignon, this features layers of eucalyptus, tobacco, earth, shellac and bright cherry fruit. The fruit comes forward in the mouth. MSRP: $25.99 (September 2005) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
2002 Lengs & Cooter ‘The Victor,’ Clare Valley
Nose of polished leather and dark, spicy fruit. Blueberry and licorice emerge on the palate. Ready to drink right now. MSRP: $16.99 (September 2005) Wine Lines rating: 90 Group:… Read more
2002 Ross Estate Semillon, Barossa Valley
Sharp in the nose, showing pungent figs, hay, melon and pineapple Lifesaver candy aromas and flavors. MSRP: $11.99 (September 2005) Wine Lines rating: 83 Group:… Read more
2002 Fox Creek Verdelho, McLaren Vale
Crisp, citrusy fruit with a flinty edge to it. Lime flavors in the mouth, with a lemon oil viscosity. MSRP: $11.99 (September 2005) Wine Lines rating: 84 Group:… Read more
2002 Yangarra Park Shiraz, McLaren Vale
This is part of the winery’s Appellation Series line-up, and really shows the terroir of McLaren Vale. Melted black licorice, blackberry jam, with a hint of chocolate. A very gulpable wine. MSRP: $20.99 (September 2005) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
2002 St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz, Barossa
High Desert Wine Explorers members were impressed with the tremendous concentration of blackberry and currant fruit in this baby monster of a red. Mouth-filling, with considerable medium-grained tannins. Sure to improve over the next decade or… Read more
2002 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz, South Australia
Medium in body, nicely balanced and approachable, with black fruit, black licorice and resolved tannins. Excellent value. MSRP: $10.99 (August 2005) Wine Lines rating: 89 Group:… Read more
2002 Shaw & Smith Chardonnay, M3, Adelaide Hills
Much crisper and younger than you might expect, with pretty tropical fruit underscored by natural acidity, flint and minerals. Should continue to improve for several years. MSRP: $29.99 (August 2005) Wine Lines rating: 91 Group:… Read more
2002 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Chardonnay, South Australia
Additional bottle age has melded everything together, showing lemon cream, butter and toast. MSRP: $10.99 (August 2005) Wine Lines rating: 86 Group:… Read more
2002 4-Vines Syrah, Bailey Vineyard
Rich, complex and high on the Yummy Scale. It begins with lots of fat, ripe, sweet berry and currant fruit, followed by woodspice. One sip begets another. With six to 12 more months in the bottle to mellow out, it should drink marvelously. MSRP:… Read more
