Medium deep crimson. Classical blackberry, dark chocolate, mocha aromas with roastedwalnut, hint spice/ aniseed notes. Richly concentrated and velvety textured wine with ample blackberry, praline flavours, fine dense chocolaty firm tannins and underlying roasted walnut savoury notes, Finishes claret firm with aniseed notes and persistent seductive sweet fruits. Exemplifies the art of blending. Delicious and timeless Australian style. One of the best ever Bin 28 vintages. 100% Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Clare Valley. 12 months maturation in 7% new and 93% seasoned American oak hogsheads. Drink now-2035. Score – 97. (Andrew Caillard, MW, tastingbook.com)