Young nose, with blackberry cordial, lots of dark spice (fennel, cumin), and oak in the background. Palate shows light, silky tannin but intense flavour: cassis, fennel seed, and balsamic-glazed carrot, with a hint of barbecue smoke.
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Opaque deep purple. Medium intensity nose brings ripe red and black cherries and plums, with light smoke and wood notes. Similar fruit flavours, albeit more stewed on the palate, plus a sprinkle of black pepper. Acidity is on the high side, adding a sharpness, while the tannins are more subdued. Medium body, flavour intensity and finish. The balance is the weak spot for this at the moment, with the acidity a bit too dominant. Having said that, this is very young, so I suspect time in bottle should settle it down.
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7/15/2022 - innesa Likes this wine: 96 Points
Fantastic, savoury notes, beautiful fruit, integrated tannins, top drop
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5/10/2021 - jrbates68@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
A lovely smooth shiraz with soft tannins
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6/25/2020 - Drinking Trees wrote:
Young nose, with blackberry cordial, lots of dark spice (fennel, cumin), and oak in the background. Palate shows light, silky tannin but intense flavour: cassis, fennel seed, and balsamic-glazed carrot, with a hint of barbecue smoke.
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11/30/2019 - Robbie K wrote: 88 Points
Opaque deep purple.
Medium intensity nose brings ripe red and black cherries and plums, with light smoke and wood notes.
Similar fruit flavours, albeit more stewed on the palate, plus a sprinkle of black pepper.
Acidity is on the high side, adding a sharpness, while the tannins are more subdued. Medium body, flavour intensity and finish.
The balance is the weak spot for this at the moment, with the acidity a bit too dominant.
Having said that, this is very young, so I suspect time in bottle should settle it down.
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9/1/2019 - jrbates68@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
A good smooth shiraz. Not particularly fruit driven but a very pleasant drink.
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