Recognition

Tag: 2004 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz

“A terrific wine” 94 Points | James Suckling | 2004 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz

Author: James Suckling
Source: James Suckling
Date: Jun 2018

Still very fresh with an array of sweet elkather, chocolate and darker plums. Some light peppery nuances, too. There are meaty notes on the nose such as beef stock and bouillon. Very nicely developed. The palate is softened off, showing …

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“Lovely balance” 93 Points | Lincoln Scott | 2004 Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz

Author: Lincoln Scott
Source: GrapeScott.net
Date: Jun 2010

Just a short note on this one. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Franc from the Whalebone Vineyard in Wrattonbully. On the nose, milk chocolate, blackcurrants, mulberries, iodine and a touch of tomato leaf and …

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“A very attractive mix” 95 Points | James Halliday | Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2004

Author: James Halliday
Source: Australian Wine Companion
Date: Jun 2010

Medium red-purple, not star-bright; a very attractive mix of sweet red and black fruits with seamless quality oak and fine, ripe tannins. Rating 95 Drink 2014…

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“Lovely texture” S+ | Simon Wodds | Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2004

Author: Simon Wodds
Source: www.simonwoods.com
Date: Jun 2010

Ripe but restrained, showing some hints of leathery maturity, but still with plenty of freshness to the broad-shouldered blackcurrant and blackberry flesh. Lovely texture, fine-grained, almost dusty tannins and plenty of life still ahead of it. S+…

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