Dark berries and plums come charging through, joined by dark choc-dipped cherries, cedar and star anise. There’s a lick of Coconut Rough adding a sweet, exotic edge, while the palate delivers plenty of heft at 15%.
Drying, chewy tannins bring the muscle, with the finish sapping the palate and leaving a firm, persistent grip.
On its own, it’s a big whack. But put a serious piece of protein in front of it and suddenly everything makes sense.
This is a wine that will take down something meaty with ease.
89/100
Region: Mudgee