Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Deep opaque garnet.
Aromas of blackberry, juniper berry, lavender, truffle and smoke.
Full body.
Rounded juicy tannins. Blackcurrant acids and coffee bitterness.
Palate of cassis, licorice, cloves, blackberry jam and charcuterie.
A powerful, slightly undeveloped and complex wine with dark fruit, concentration and a promising spicy finish. Drink within 10-15 years.
Tasted alongside Penfolds Grange 1998 and the present wine is concentrated and not as crowd-pleasing as the matched wine.