Complex savoury Asian spice (Kafir aroma), soy, truffle and white pepper on the nose with complimentary fruits blueberry, dark chocolate, plums, and ripe cherries with an earthy and brambly note. This is a very powerful wine with typical earthiness and chewy, fleshy texture. The finish is persistent with fine tannins and a fabulous balanced acidity. There is some musky perfume and smoky new oak as well. Classically structured, this wine offers lovely drinking now but will improve over the next 5 to 10 years. It should then mature slowly for many years hence.

Region: Heathcote - VIC
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2005
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cellar: Good cellaring potential
Guide: Strong/intense flavours