Producer Wine Name Varietal Reviewer Rating Vintage Cost
ProducerWise Vineyards  Wine NameCoat Door  VarietalShiraz  ReviewerMike Taylor  RatingVery good  Vintage1999  Cost$10.00 
WA - Western Australia brings back fond memories of my trip there a few years ago. I enjoyed traveling around the different wine regions - tasting a good number of wines not sold beyond the cellar door. The region's cool climate produces wines of distinction.

Wise Vineyards 1999 Coat Door Shiraz is a nice example of how Shiraz shows when produced from cool climate fruit. The wine has a ruby garnet color of medium intensity. On the nose there is a distinct perfume that blends with aromas of light spice, plum and cherry. In the mouth the lightness of body along with the delicate flavors reflect its cool climate heritage. The wine has fresh acidity and very light tannins. It finishes clean and the flavors linger with medium length.
Color Type Maturity Appellation Country State County Region
ColorRed  TypeTable  MaturityReady  Appellation  CountryAustralia  StateWestern Australia  County  Region 
Date added: July 30, 2005
Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74