Howard Park Leston Shiraz (musuem Release) 1999

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Howard Park
Label Name:
 
Leston Shiraz (musuem Release)
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday: 93 points (Wine Companion). Released as a featured in retailer museum‑release listings and Howard Park museum cellar materials

Tasting Note
Medium–full red–purple. Sophisticated fusion of ripe cherry fruit, spicy and savoury notes with well-integrated French oak; smooth, developed palate with savoury spice and modestly grippy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roast lamb, rib‑eye steak, braised short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), beef rendang, Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef or spicy stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Shiraz from the Leston vineyard; small-batch fermentations and extended maturation in French oak barriques; cellar-aged and released as a limited 'Museum Release'.

Vineyard Info
Howard Park (Burch family) founded 1986; Leston Vineyard in Wilyabrup (Margaret River) supplies premium small‑batch fruit for the estate’s Icon and Museum Release wines.