I have the 2006 Coriole Cabernet and Shiraz in and the good news is that they are now closed with a screwcap, but meanwhile an older vintage first. It is available through distribution (and probably cellar door) as a museum release - a fine initiative from Coriole.

Excellent colour and equally excellent to smell - it’s a marriage of the savoury, earthy and ferrous to ripe blackberry, licorice and nougat with a feathering of mint and dill. In the mouth full bodied with strong berry fruit and some more leathery bottle aged characters coming into play. Smooth ripe tannins offer appropriate grip and it still feels nice and fresh. Good long finish. A lovely semi-mature Shiraz.

Other vintages: 2005, 2004

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Jul08
Alcohol : 14%
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2012+