Ripe, rich and structured, this Barossa Shiraz spent 2 years in oak, 16% of which was new American, and the remainder older American and French. Potent blackberry, black cherry, ripe blueberry on the fleshy palate, filtered with eucalyptus and dark mocha. Tannins are sticky but firm, and the finish echoes with kirsch and cracked pepper. Best with some sort of barbecue (winter squash, pork) to sop up the potency and alcohol (14.5%).
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