Seppelt Great Western

Seppelt Great Western Reserve Shiraz 1998
Seppelt St Peters Shiraz used to be called the Seppelt Great Western Shiraz.  For a few years they had a barrel selection of the Great Western Shiraz that was to spend some additional time in barrel.  Those were released as the Great Western Reserve Shiraz...
I've always been a big fan of this wine, it is a great example of what Australian wine can be but often isn't.

Medium body, good acidity, and tannins still present...Great complexity and texture...Maybe a little too much oak but I don't think it detracted from the wine...it also had a bit eucalyptus component as well...

I think some may think this a bit on the milkshakey style of wine and I'd partially agree...but the palate has great balance and great depth and really doesn't feel like it is forcing anything....So that combined with the good acidity and medium body really just make this a joy to drink...92 points