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Here is a wine that shows the benefit of extra time in bottle. It’s just started to develop a faint hint of leather to supplement those lovely spices on the nose. Still showing some excellent savoury ripe plum and licorice characters on the palate. The oak and fruit balance is very good. Has the structure and substance to support further aging. Rich and flavoursome.
91/100
West Weekend Magazine, Drink It, Ray Jordan, 10 October 2009
Perhaps it does not have the cachet of Margaret River Cabernet, but when you think about it there’s some good quality stuff out there. Cape Mentelle, Voyager Estate, Vasse Felix, Howard Park Leston and Juniper Estate all turn out some pretty smart Shiraz.
Showing some bottle age complexity with a savoury, undergrowth character that’s very attractive and then ripe berries, chocolate, spice and some aniseed - all working really well together. In the mouth full bodied with fine tannins offering an appropriately firm grip. Richly fruited, yet balanced and classy. It’s long, delicious and excellent to drink. I’m a big fan of this.
Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Sep 08
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $34
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 – 2016
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 13 September 2008
This vineyard was established by Wrights before being sold and re-emerging as Juniper Estate. Very intense shiraz fruit with immense power and fruit concentration. It’s beautifully elegant and stylish with a seamless mix of tannin, subtle oak and fruit on the palate. Love the smoky savoury aromas. 92/100
West Weekend Magazine, Drink It, Ray Jordan, 16 August 2008
Reviewed: As one of the pioneering vineyards established in 1974 (sic), this winery is now producing a range of very good wines across the board. The 2004 shiraz exhibits a lovely nose of violets and blackberries with an altogether delicious mix of black fruits on the palate. Rich, elegant and long, this will be one for the cellar.
Scoop Magazine, Red Hot, Winter 2008 edition
Reviewed: Another excellent wine from this producer right across the road from Vasse Felix. Winemaker Mark Messenger has been pumping out some terrific wines from these old vines and this stylish supple savoury wine of great poise is a beauty.
West Weekend Magazine, Drink It, Ray Jordan, 31 May 2008
Reviewed: A strong wine; has the focus and depth which the Juniper Crossing lacks, even though it is only still medium-bodied; spicy, black cherry and blackberry fruits; fine tannins, good length. Screwcap.14° alc.
Rating 94 To 2024 5 glasses
James Halliday, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008
Reviewed: Shows attractive red berry fruit with hints of mint spice. Finishes a touch short. Screwcap SILVER Highly Recommended
Winewise Volume 23 Number 3 August 2007
Reviewed: ‘Deep intense red, the 2004 was more lifted on the nose with ‘forest fruits’ and spice. Anise also comes through on the well structured palate, good fruit weight for a lean year and tannins persistent enough to make even Mick Jagger’s lips pucker. Well crafted.’
Spice Magazine, Winter 2007, Shiraz Notes Jason Boudville
Mark Messenger is one of THE talents in the west and here’s a stunning ’04 Shiraz to prove it. Not the variety that Margaret River is renowned for but he’s managed some brambly meaty characters, demi-glaze and gently toasty barrel notes. Breathes up with peppery berry fruits, terrific balance.
91 Points
WBM 100, Shiraz & Blends tasting, Nick Stock, October 2008
This is an excellent, classic Margaret River cabernet from a coolish year. The savoury, red and dark berry flavours show no greenness and the oak / tannin structure is perfectly balanced. Cellar 5+ years. 13.9%
Highly Recommended. Gold
Winewise, Vol 24 No 3, August 2008
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