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Harmonious fruit, alcohol and oak handling; very considerable length; old vine fruit has soaked up 17 months in French oak. High-quality wine.
A beautiful evocation of plum and blackberry balanced against a veil of creamy oak- but only a veil. It's the fruit that distinguishes the long, expressive finish.
Full-bodied yet surprisingly elegant, this Shiraz has superb balance, great depth, layers of flavor, and a very long, pure finish. It will surely evolve for 6-8 years but few will be able to delay their gratification.
Lush and velvety, but with bright minerality giving the dark berry flavors remarkable vivacity. Fills out with air, picking up deeper espresso and high-octane chocolate notes. But this is all about fresh, energetic, pure fruit.
Tight and oaky at first, but this gradually... to reveal copious blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Vanilla and spice accent the primary fruit, while the tannins are supple, imparting a creamy mouthfeel. Long on the finish.