TN request: 2002 Barton Vale Challenger

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AJ_S

TN request: 2002 Barton Vale Challenger

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Greetings:

It looks like some of these wines are starting to reach the US. I missed out on the 2001s so I'm thinking of picking up some of the 2002. Has anyone tried this wine and have any thoughts? Thanks!


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Arvin
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Arvin,

I think you may do better posting your request on the US forums, I've never seen this wine (or previous vintage) offered for sale in Australia, I suspect it's mainly an export label.
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Post by MartinC »

Hi Arvin,

Barton Vale is an "Eden Valley" Shiraz made under contract by Rolf Binder. In 1997 the entire vinyard was grafted into Shiraz fr Traminer.
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Martin and Arvin,

Almost correct. The first vintage I made was 2000, and the last 2002.

The fruit is very good, but being exposed is very variable, where 2001 is a much much better wine than 2002.

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