Clear, deep ruby color, legs noted. Clean nose, medium+ intensity, developing aromas of black fruit (blackberry, bramble), preserved fruits, herbal (medicinal), pungent spice (black pepper, licorice), oak (cedar, smoke), kernel (hazelnut, chocolate, coffee), animal (leather), maturity (savoury, tobacco), and mineral (earth, tar). Dry wine, medium acid, medium tannin, high alcohol, full body, medium+ flavor intensity. Alcohol is hot, burning. Finish is long. Quality level is good, because of the high degree of complexity, though the wine is out of balance due to the alcohol. Can drink now, but has potential for aging. This is a high-priced wine.
Clear, deep ruby color, legs noted. Clean nose, medium+ intensity, developing aromas of black fruit (blackberry, bramble), preserved fruits, herbal (medicinal), pungent spice (black pepper, licorice), oak (cedar, smoke), kernel (hazelnut, chocolate, coffee), animal (leather), maturity (savoury, tobacco), and mineral (earth, tar). Dry wine, medium acid, medium tannin, high alcohol, full body, medium+ flavor intensity. Alcohol is hot, burning. Finish is long. Quality level is good, because of the high degree of complexity, though the wine is out of balance due to the alcohol. Can drink now, but has potential for aging. This is a high-priced wine.
Oct 11th, 2013
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
