The Wine Companion
Stephen Tanzer
The Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator Online
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The Struie - Wine Spectator Online
2005
Smooth and round, with a distinct floral cast to the blueberry and plum flavors, finishing with a red pepper note and deft balance. The flavors are focused and juicy. Shiraz. Drink now through 2013. 3,000 cases made.
2004
A rich Shiraz, with pinpoint focus and impressive depth. Compelling purity of plum and cherry fruit, with a rogue hint of apricot, and the suggestion of coffee and caramel, as the finish persists. Seductive now for its gorgeous flavor, it should improve with cellaring. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made.
2003
Smoky and meaty, with a rich core of blueberry, plum and floral flavors. High-intensity, spreading beautifully on the velvety finish. Best from 2006 through 2012. 3,500 cases made.
2002
Ripe, round and decadent, plush in texture, oozing with tarry, chocolaty plum and black cherry flavors that linger beautifully. Picks up all kinds of spicy notes as the finish goes on and on. Should only get deeper with age. Drink now through 2020. 2,500 cases made.
2001
Bright in flavor, refined in structure, with firm tannins surrounding a vibrant core of plum, blueberry and pomegranate fruit, all of which echo harmoniously on the round, focused finish. Shiraz. Best from 2004 through 2010. 700 cases made.