The focus and precision of the maker (he who has his name on the label), is worth acknowledging here. It's a wine that grows on you and you are rewarded handsomely.
Rich and dense, this is dark chocolate wrapped in a parcel of fine shavings of cedar. Black fruits and forest berries, there is a tremendous width and carry here. Well spiced, they calm to deliver a fluffy and playful feel after a couple of days tasting. Some licorice and a flicker of cola tick away in the background. For all its bravado early on, there is a charm worth investing in. Watch it settle and evolve to experience the fruit coat the mouth as though it were brushed on. Clever really. An excellent Shiraz.
Drink to ten years+
95/100
Region: MudgeeSource: Sample