Barossa Old Vine Company
Old Vine Company Shiraz
Barossa Valley
2003
Vintage
Varietal
Shiraz
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2027.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2027.
The ‘03 Old Vine Company Shiraz.
Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Barossa Old Vine Company's 2003 Shiraz should bring blackberry, dark plum and pepper, with a savory herbal aroma. Barossa Valley fruit is expected to feel full and mature, softened tannins giving the palate a rounded shape and acidity preserving some lift. Its peak concluded in 2020, though the drinking span continues through 2027. If the bottle remains sound, expect a mellow finish of dark berries, spice and warm earth.
The 2003 vintage
Barossa Old Vine Company's 2003 Shiraz comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.
About Barossa Old Vine Company
Barossa Old Vine Company's Shiraz comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003?
Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.
When should Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2027. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2020. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2003?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.