Australia

"Invariably excellent, often outstanding" sums up James Halliday's view of Balnaves of Coonawarra.  He might as well have been referring to the 2001 Shiraz which he awarded 95 points.

Gold & 2 Trophies, Best International Rhone Varietal, Decanter World Wine Awards
91 points - James Halliday

"Medium to full red-purple; deep, dark blackcurrant/berry fruit on the bouquet flows into masses of sweet blackcurrant fruit on the palate; lingering but ripe tannins and subtle oak. "
Rating 92 - James Halliday Wine Companion

"One of the gold medal winners at the 2002 Visy Board Great Australian Shiraz Challenge. Deeply coloured; abundant dark plum, black cherry and vanilla aromas swirl from the glass, the palate rich in raspberry and plum fruit..", 95 points - James Halliday, Wine Companion

Rich old Barossa Shiraz, hand selected, with mulberry, tobacco, leather and light oak overtones. A big wine with long flavours and rewarding characters. Full of plummy fruit balanced by abundant soft tannins. Matured in a combination of French and American oak.

James Halliday Rating 95 Points.  This incredible shiraz was released at a price of $30 back in 2004 when the vintage was released.  Halliday felt this would be drinking well until 2015 and we certainly feel it can improve little from here, it is really drinking well now, this is a very fine Shiraz.