Tasting notes:
When tasting this Shiraz, generosity of colour and flavour are clear and evident. The vibrant, floral and spicy bouquet brings together both red and black fruits like cherries and plums. The classic McLaren Vale earthiness comes through on the palate, supported by white pepper spice that balances the fruit concentration and the soft yet structured tannins. While young this Shiraz is bright and elegant. With time in the bottle (5—10 years) this wine will soften and develop interesting tertiary characters such as cigar box and leather.
Review:
93 points, Nick's Wine Merchamt
Dense inky black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady blackberry and liquorice aromas are followed by some spicy vanillin oak, hints of dark chocolate and pepper. Rich fleshy blackberry and liquorice fruits are backed by fresh acidity and a fine grained tannin structure. Lingering in the background are spicy vanillin oak and blueberry characters. Juicy, bright mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.