2007 is the most age-worthy Amon-Ra Shiraz we have made. This vintage is the 7th release of Amon-Ra Shiraz and the smallest volume we have released since the tiny 2003 vintage. The strict quality selections we have made in this 2007 vintage have been rigorous and uncompromising. The total make is tiny but our integrity is such that we had to be prepared to reduce total makes for the sake of wine quality and our reputation. It is worth noting that the 2003 (equally as challenging as the 2007) is drinking supurbly now and is one of the stars of our cellar.
The key to Amon-Ra Shiraz is balancing the extraction rather than maximizing it as the fruit has such expression that we aim to preserve the characteristics of the vineyard rather than dominate them. At release, the 2007 Amon-Ra Shiraz is a tight wine due to the tannins of this vintage, with the trademark elegance, finesse and balance. Stylistically it is like the 2005 although more concentrated at this stage.
