My friend Chris opened this for us. He has had it since release. It had been opened earlier in the day and given air. This is still quite young but with air, it was superb. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, cedar, eucalyptus/mint and slight fresh tobacco. Full bodied. Great texture. On the palate, there is a lot of fruit. The cassis carries thru along with the eucalyptus. Also some coffee and hints of dill. Complex. Great with food. Not at all the kind of wine one thinks about as coming from Australia yet it seems to show its sense of place. Quite a treat. Impressive.
Grade:
A+
Score:
97
