In the old-school Shiraz mould, this is a wine that didn't light things up for me. Sure, there are those who enjoy this style but after a few days of tasting, I couldn't get around it as much as you'd expect for a wine chasing $100.
A pre-release sample, there is plenty of interest in the form of rum and raisin, dark chocolate, caramel, roast beef and pan juices but it is ripe and still showing some fruit sweetness. Some cedar from the oak peers through and it finishes a little warming. Baking spices ripple along through a long finish but the profile isn't where I'd hope. Compare this to the more vibrant and modern style of Cabernet, I'd go there instead given the choice.
Drink to ten years+
88/100
Region: Mudgee
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