Ross Estate
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Ross Estate 2005 Reserve Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $37
Starts off cedary and meaty, then shows a ripe, developed side on the palate, with dates and plum pudding, a creamy, open-knit texture and supple tannins. This seems to be maturing rapidly, and is probably best consumed over the next several years.
— J.C.
(8/1/2009)
Ross Estate 2003 Old Vine Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Barossa fans should be seeking out the well-priced offerings from Ross Estate. This Grenache, from vines more than 80 years old, starts off with dark notes of coffee and plum, then gradually reveals dried cherries accented by hints of spice. The texture is creamy and lush, the finish mouthwatering and long. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(12/15/2006)
Ross Estate 2002 North Ridge Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Ross Estate is only several years old, but winemaker Rod Chapman is a long-time veteran, and his North Ridge Shiraz is a knockout for the price. Dense aromas of fruitcake and spice ease out of the glass, while the flavors follow a similar trajectory—rich and a touch syrupy, with dried-fruit and spice notes that are distinctly Barossa. Finishes with a dusty, layered…
— J.C.
(12/15/2006)
Ross Estate 2009 Lights Out Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $20
Sure, this wine is full bodied and lush, filled with ripe raspberry fruit, but there is also a sense of underlying structure, and some lovely herb-spice complexities, like rhubarb, cedar, cinnamon, vanilla and cracked pepper. Drink it over the next 2–3 years.
— J.C.
(5/1/2012)
Ross Estate 1999 Old Vine Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- $18
Like many Aussie Grenaches, this is a soft, forward wine that’s made for early consumption. But the alcohol is in balance with the juicy cherry fruit and the oak is well integrated, adding dried spices and a hint of chocolate without becoming overpowering. —J.C.
— J.C.
(9/1/2002)
Ross Estate 2005 Lights Out Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $17
Expertly combines flavors of licorice, pepper and cherries in a surprisingly elegant format. The ripe tannins impart a silky texture to the wine in the mouth, and the cherries really expand on the finish. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Ross Estate 2000 Semillon (Barossa Valley)
- Best Buy
- $12
Despite its “unwooded” status, there are plenty of smoky, toasty notes—a hallmark of Oz Sémillon. Anise and grapefruit scents add depth and complexity. Flavors are broad and ripe-feeling, but there’s a persistent note of stewed peppers as well.
— J.C.
(2/1/2002)
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