Source: The Wine Advocate; Published: Sep 15, 2022 (RP-95)

This 2019 Ares Shiraz is firm and savory and shaped by a pliable rachis of tannin and spice. The fruit strays across blood plums, mulberries, damsons and licorice and leaves a trail of star anise and aniseed its wake. The tannins are very prominent and have a traditional feel, Decant it.

Drink Date:2022 – 2032

Source: Winemaker,

Aroma
Deep set with notes of macerating black berries, white flower, Chinese five spice, flesh vanilla pod, black peppercorn and coal dust

Palate
Medium to full-bodied, this wine explodes on the palate with saturated blackberry & black cherry. Concentrated & mouth-coating, flavours roll & crash through every corner of the palate. Complexing notes of lavender, pipe smoke, vanilla pod, & short crust pastry add depth and complexity. Tannins are folded through the fruit & provide regal structure whilst the acidity provides freshness & pop. Incredibly long through the late palate with supporting notes of 90% dark chocolate & fresh black pepper