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Howard Park 2003 Scotsdale Shiraz (Great Southern)
- Editors' Choice
- $21
This vintage doesn’t really gel with the wine’s typically earthy character, but it is delicious, in any case. This year there’s cherry and light spice on the nose, and a palate brimming with juicy plums and black cherries. The feel is excellent—like smooth stone or clay. Imported by Bluewater Wine Co.
— D.T.
(8/1/2006)
Howard Park 2003 Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon (Great Southern)
- $21
Full but not overoaked nor overly rich, the Scotsdale Cab is a winner this vintage. The nose’s black cherry, clay and light herb notes get deeper the longer the wine sits. On the palate, smoldering, smoky notes envelope tight red cherry and berry flavors. Seems to have an almost Chianti-like, iron-ore core. Very nice. Probably best drunk after 2009. Imported by…
— D.T.
(8/1/2006)
Howard Park 2004 Leston Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $20
Howard Park’s single-vineyard wines continue to impress for their value and consistency. The 2004 Leston is a richly textured, velvety Cab, marked by earthy, loamy scents and classic cassis, vanilla and tobacco flavors. Drink 2009–2015.
— J.C.
(2/1/2008)
Howard Park 2004 Leston Shiraz (Margaret River)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A gorgeous example of Shiraz from Margaret River, the 2004 Leston bottling is big without being bulky, soft without being flabby. It’s generously endowed with cassis and cherry fruit, seamlessly integrated with notes of vanilla, tobacco and dried spices. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(4/1/2007)
Howard Park 2005 Scotsdale Shiraz (Great Southern)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
Howard Park’s single-vineyard Cabernet and Shiraz bottlings offer consistently good value for the money. The 2005 Scotsdale Shiraz delivers layers of mixed berries, baking spices and hints of dried fruit and toasty oak. It’s full-bodied, lush and creamy-textured in the mouth, with a long finish powered by fruit and shaped by dusty tannins. Drink now-2020.
— J.C.
(12/31/2008)
Howard Park 2001 Leston Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
- $30
Tastes like the essence of ripe blackberries but as with the best wines, texture is everything. It’s velvety and rich in the mouth, with chewy tannins. On the finish, the blackberry plays on, leaving little room for the oak-nut accents that peek through. Nose has permeating menthol and black pepper notes.
— D.T.
(5/1/2004)
Howard Park 2002 Leston Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
- $21
The Leston Cab is excellent again this year, with juicy, ripe black- and blueberries from start to finish. Has a smooth feel—like washed riverrocks—and earthy, iron-ore nuances on the nose. Drinkable now, but will hold 3–5 years. Imported by Orientale Imports LLC.
— D.T.
(12/1/2005)
Howard Park 2002 Scotsdale Shiraz (Great Southern)
- $21
Crisp, racy and minty; I liked this wine more than I generally like HP’s very earthy Scotsdale bottlings. This Shiraz is probably just as earthy as the rest, but is balanced out by eucalyptus, black pepper, curry, black cherry and plum flavors. Medium-sized, with a smooth feel. Imported by Orientale Imports LLC.
— D.T.
(12/1/2005)
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