Wakefield 2014 The Pioneer Exceptional Parcel Release Shiraz (Clare Valley) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Wakefield 2014 The Pioneer Exceptional Parcel Release Shiraz (Clare Valley)

Rating
90
Price
$140
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
9/1/2020
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This premium Clare Valley Shiraz still feels fairly youthful, even with six years of age. Dense and chocolatey, like a Black Forest cake, it needs time in a decanter and then reveals lighter, more tangy red-fruit and licorice notes. There's plenty of wood-spice and cola character from the oak influence, too. The palate is held firmly in place by powerful, woody tannins but the fruit is rich enough to hold its own. Big, polished and fairly well balanced, this should continue to cellar until 2029. Christina Pickard

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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