Smells lovely

The Stevens vineyard is one of the oldest and best in the Hunter Valley with some vines planted as early as 1865. Nine month in 45% new French oak and the rest in big oak casks. Sounds a like a receipe for some right tasty booze to me.

Very interesting aromas for a Hunter Shiraz featuring raspberry and blackcurrant pastille, earth, vanilla and a touch of pepper. On the palate just above medium bodied with silky smooth tannins and blackberry pastille, truffle and earthy flavours. Some fresh acid here also. Long raspberry and truffle aftertaste. Smells like a cool climate style (DMSesque) wine. Think 2000 Seppelt St Peters. I really like it here though as it adds an extra dimension of intensity to the flavour.

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Nov05
Alcohol : 13.6%
Price : $30
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2005 - 2010
Source : Cellar Door
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