2002 Houghton Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz

A_n_d_r_e_w · Post by **A_n_d_r_e_w** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:35 pm

I've picked up what should be a bit of a bargain with a case of the 2002 Houghton Glaststones Frankland River Shiraz for $210. However, I'm struggling to find much in the way of reviews on this particular vintage of the wine. There seems to have been plenty written on the '01 and the '03, but nothing on the '02.

Has anyone tasted the '02 or seen any reviews of the wine?

Red Bigot · Post by **Red Bigot** » Wed May 13, 2009 1:46 pm

There is one in the Jeremy Oliver site if you are a subscriber.

Partagas · Post by **Partagas** » Wed May 13, 2009 1:52 pm

Well have had the 2001 many times and it was pretty good stuff but not exceptional (though rated by some as not good). The 02 is rated a little better (don't know why the vintage rating of 02 was not as good). So it should be at worst a very good drop IMO.

Sam

Wayno · Post by **Wayno** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:22 pm

I'm pretty sure I've had this and it was excellent.

ross67 · Post by **ross67** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:29 pm

The 99 Gladstones is a very good wine and still going strong 10 yrs on

ross

monghead · Post by **monghead** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:03 pm

ross67 wrote:The 99 Gladstones is a very good wine and still going strong 10 yrs on

ross

This is a great wine isn't it. I think this really opened my eyes to the spicier cool climate shirazes many years ago. Hmmm, haven't tried one in a few years. How is it getting along ross?

Monghead.