Ripe, round and a bit raw, distinctive for the gamy edge to the licorice, black cherry and earthy black pepper flavors. Has real intensity and depth, yet manages to finish with elegance. Needs time to bring it all together. Best from 2007 through 2015. 50 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Yarra Valley Select to Add

Though there are pleasant aromas of meat and Port-like fruit, this wine seems rustic, even mature, at this stage of the game. Broad in the mouth, it has meaty, savory flavors and a finish laden with wooly, tea-like tannins.——W.E.(11/1/2004)—— 84