At age eleven, this 1998 Shiraz still reveals some of its youthful fruit bomb characteristics. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by an explosive nose of black fruits, blueberries, acacia flowers, pepper, and incense. A layered, in-your-face, exuberant (but not over the top), rich, concentrated, pure, hedonistic example of Shiraz, it reveals no signs of falling apart, drying out, or losing its exuberance, so it should keep in a cold cellar for another decade or more.

Firm, with dense, detailed cedar, coconut, black cherry and blackberry flavors that slowly unfold, revealing subtle nuances, finishing with complex earth notes. Best from 2001 through 2008. 850 cases made.??–JL??Region: Australia / Padthaway Select to Add