Ripe dark fruit on the nose and more distinct cherry and blackberry on the palate. Evolves to a real black character of dark chocolate and licorice. A nice balance with both some cooling herbal and warm spice notes. Some definite tannic grip to it but it's all smooth edges. Also holds the 15.5% well, there's a warmth from the alcohol but it's not at all harsh. Doesn't have the complexity of the Reserve Shiraz but gee this is great QPR and I'm really impressed by how well it drinks so young.
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4/21/2024 - colinscellar wrote: 91 Points
Ripe dark fruit on the nose and more distinct cherry and blackberry on the palate. Evolves to a real black character of dark chocolate and licorice. A nice balance with both some cooling herbal and warm spice notes. Some definite tannic grip to it but it's all smooth edges. Also holds the 15.5% well, there's a warmth from the alcohol but it's not at all harsh.
Doesn't have the complexity of the Reserve Shiraz but gee this is great QPR and I'm really impressed by how well it drinks so young.
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