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Brett described the Knappstein 2002 Shiraz as “The most delicious red wine I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing”, so when we saw the 2003 ‘model’ in the bargain bin at our local Dan Murphy’s who were we to say no.
A deep blood red in colour, this shiraz displays a rich fruity nose with underlying hints of spices and dark chocolate. The palate is fleshy and juicy, with ripe fruit flavours dominating. These then turn into a lovely, smooth, soft tanic flavour with a little balanced pepper. This wine feels very ‘full’ in the mouth and ends on a velvety, slightly dry finish.
This wine is drinking very well now, but would reward you well if you had the patience to put it in the cellar for another 10 or so years. We managed to pick this up for $17 on special, but it normally comes in at around $22-24.
Would I buy this wine again?
The price we paid for it made it fantastic value, but because it is such a well balanced and easy drinking wine i think i would be willing to pay the full price, so yes i would consider buying it again.
I was seriously impressed with the balance of this wine, lush and fruity but not over ripe, some acidity, some smooth drying tannin. While not as great as the 2002, it was almost TOO easy to drink.
Score: 8/10
Comment by Murray — March 16, 2006 @ 2:57 am
I find that each wine has its own way to handle in order to taste its best. This wine is a favourite in my household, so I experimented a bit. I think that to show its best, you need to open it the day before. I pour out about 15 ml, close it back and leave it overnight in a cool place. It’s so good, I will never find out how it tastes 2 or 3 days later (I found with some wines that it’s best to leave them up to 5 days).
Comment by Tudor Pietyreanu — February 16, 2007 @ 4:32 pm
G’day.
We have just cracked a 2003 Knappstein Shiraz and it was DELICIOUS!
November 2010
Comment by Tubes Taylor — November 16, 2010 @ 8:06 am