A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Myola was aged for 22months in French oak, 30% new. Very deep purple-black in color, it offers an intensely scented nose of creme de cassis, blueberry and blackberry compote, chocolate, figs and plum pudding. The palate has a very good backbone of crisp acid and firm, chewy tannins supporting ample fruit and spice flavors. It finishes with very good persistence, though a bit closed and tannic in the mouth at this stage. It should be drinking best from 2014 to 2021. Heathcote II are a relatively new (first vineyard planted in 1995) boutique estate that have been consistently producing high quality, ripe, richly fruited, very full bodied reds in their own signature style.Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au

The 2008 Myola is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and was matured in French oak for 22 months, 30% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it presents intense notes of warm black currant and stewed plums over scents of sandalwood and dried Provence herbs. Very full bodied with a very high amount of acid, this is a big, plush version of a Bordeaux blend with plenty of concentrated warm berry flavors and a long finish. It's good now but should improve over the next 4-6 years, drinking to 2021+. Heathcote II are a relatively new (first vineyard planted in 1995) boutique estate that have been consistently producing high quality, ripe, richly fruited, very full bodied reds in their own signature style.Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au

The 2007 Myola is a blend of 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 22% Shiraz that was naturally fermented and bottled without fining or filtration. A teeth-staining purple/black color, it offers up a port-like perfume of assorted black fruits that jump from the glass. Full-bodied (the label says 15% alcohol but I don’t believe it for a second), dense, extracted, and structured, it has tons of fruit in a go-for-broke style reminiscent of the late-harvest Zinfandels from Mayacamas and Montevina in the 1970s. Those who don’t fear going all-in should bury a few bottles in the cellar for curiosity’s sake if nothing else. Heathcote II is an 11 acre estate producing 900 cases of no-holds-barred red wines that will offend those with dainty palates and please those looking for a big smack in the face.Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au

The 2006 Myolo is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep crimson-colored, it gives up a racy, high-toned aromatic array of toasty oak, cinnamon, clove, cassis, black raspberry, and black currant. This is followed by a sophisticated, intellectual style of wine owing more to Bordeaux than Napa. It has plenty of concealed structure, complex flavors, and excellent length. After a half-dozen years of further cellaring its drinking window should extend from 2016 to 2036. Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au