...gorgeous nose of dried mulberries, kirsch and red currant jelly enhanced by a baking spice undercurrent. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate, it has a medium to firm level of velvety tannins and enough acid to give lift through the long finish.
Polished, expressive and layered, with violet-tinged blackberry and cherry flavors that show a gloss of meaty, smoky and spicy notes. Offers depth and grace, finishing with a sensation of sweetness and purity.
Displays powerful smoke- and spice-accented aromas of dark berries, cherry-cola and violet, with a suave vanilla quality in the background. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering sweet blackberry and boysenberry flavors, a touch of smokiness and building floral character. Shows excellent focus and vivacity on the finish, which is framed by smooth, harmonious tannins.
Very sweet palate attack...quite fresh enough on the finish. Really very well assembled... Essence of Barossa. Just the right side of syrupy...