What's up with my Aussie bottles?

[Glass_A_Day]

Hey all. Long time! So, been on a just drink it phase of late. Going through my Australian stuff. Started at 2000 and am on my way through 02. All supposed 97-99 pointers from lord Parker. All bought at release and stored at 55. Well, 90+% of them have been flops. Gone by, weak, whatever you want to call it. It's been a long time since I took the work of Mr. Parker or anyone else other than my own pallet and I'm glad I made the switch. These were all wines described as having tons of holding power. Not. Anyways, what do you all think? The nature of Shiraz to be better young? The latest disappointment was an 01 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm . Just gone and done. E&E Black Pepper Shiraz was a little better but didn't last long before quitting on the second glass. Mitolo GAM which is always great young was gone by too. Not bad, just not much there. Makes me wonder what I was doing paying to keep em cool.........