I have been quite busy tasting stuff recently. Lots of good wines too, but here’s the trick, here’s one that I really wanted to drink. So I did. It’s a drinking wine. A wine for drinking. Easy to lose sight of this sometimes. And while I have you I’d suggest that both 2006 and 2004 are (generally) looking like better red vintages in both the Barossa and McLaren Vale than 2005.

It’s all black fruits, warm earth, dark chocolate and brazil nut with just a little floral lift. On the palate full bodied with a mix of red and black fruits, some earthiness and again dark chocolate with nuts. Smooth but still chewy and satisfying with fine grained tannins and lovely balance throughout. Rich but not heavy or Porty. Long dark chocolate and nut finish. Beautifully done. An irresistible wine.

Other vintages: 2005, 2004

Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Jan08
Alcohol : 14.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2012+