after 21 months in 50% new french oak and a few years in bottle, this shiraz (it contains traces of mataro, viognier and marsanne) is dominated on the nose by graham crackers and vanilla. the fruit surges forward on the palate, bringing plummy, meaty flavors to the fore. this is fuller bodied than most yarra valley shirazes, with a plush mouthfeel and a long, warm, spicy finish.
Dry Red Wine No. 2