Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby red with a vibrant purple hue. Bouquet: Distinctive aromas of varietal Shiraz, dark cherry fruit completed by nutmeg and all-spice. Palate: A soft, medium-bodied palate offers abundant sweet plum like fruit with distinctive Shiraz and Cabernet varietal characteristics.

Rating

Robert Parker 96 points (Dec 2003) The debut release from proprietor Carl Lindner, this 2001 is produced from 150-year old Shiraz vines, and aged in 100% new American oak. This sensational effort boasts a saturated inky/purple color in addition to aromas of roasted scorched earth intermingled with blackberry liqueur, new saddle leather, and spice box. Dense, full-bodied, thick, and viscous, this incredible old vine Shiraz should drink well young, yet last for two decades.

Technical notes

Variety: Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia. Oak Maturation: 50% of the blend is fermented on oak to ensure the fruit and oak characters are beautifully integrated

Food pairing

Serving Suggestions: Antipasta, poultry and BBQ