This wine is 100% Shiraz grapes from 30 years old vines with alcohol coming in at 15.5%. (No other info from the winery website)
Deep opaque violet in color, this Shiraz opened up with aromas of black fruit, chocolate, freshly roasted coffee beans, toasty, vanilla and peppery notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied, robust, well structured by rich and concentrated flavours, low acidity and grainy tannins. Generous and intense flavour concentration on the finish. This is a big Shiraz in every way, big alcohol with equally big fruit concentration and oak treatment with still makes this wine balance. If opening this wine today, pair it with BBQ beef or lamb, but it certainly would improve with a further 4-5 years in your cellar. Score 88 points.
Purchased February 18, 2012 LCBO Vintages New Release (987784) at $26.95
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