”From shiraz vines planted in 1971, matured for 18 months in French oak (approx 1/3 new). At 7yo this year, everything has started to soften and evolve, exposing a core of still-sweet black fruits, cloistered by finely textured and supporting tannins. The density is a standout; the texture is completely satisfying and full, finished by exotic spice, star anise, clove, quince, fig, satsuma plum and salted licorice. Complex and spicy.”