Drought was a huge influence in 2003 for vineyards throughout Australia, reducing crop size and adding significantly to concentration levels.
Rain arrived just before harvest time, but in many cases had no detrimental effect on the health of the crop. Most successful varieties have been the tannic red grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, which have produced dense, structured wines of power, intensity and longevity.
The 2003 Shiraz Dry Bore is a full-throttle effort aged 24 months in a combination of French and American hogsheads. Its opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of loamy soil, pepper, herbs, black currants, and berries. Spicy, rich, slightly rustic, but impressively endowed, it should drink well for a decade or more. Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com - Oct 2005
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Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com - Oct 2005