This must be on more wine lists across the country than just about any other red wine. Is ubiquitous the right word? This year it a mix of 47% cabernet, 35% shiraz and 18% merlot and the back label tells me this makes for a ‘masterful blend’. Ooo I am quivering.

Opens up stinky, charry and meaty but give it some time in the glass (or decanter) and you will be rewarded with a rich smelling wine offering dark cherry, plum, choc/vanilla and brown spices. On the palate full bodied with blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate and spice flavours. Ripe liqueur style fruit that stops just short of being Porty. Plenty of thick ripe tannins. A big hearty drink that would go well with a big juicy steak.

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Apr07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2012