Glaetzer, Shiraz other_regions_australia and two-thirds of that oak

and two-thirds of that oak is new

(86-89)/2014+

40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in French oak

The nose is engaging

all wrapped in a moderately austere

Glaetzer, Shiraz other_regions_australia and two-thirds of that oak(from vines reportedly between 85 and 115 years of age) Inky ruby. Spicy blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate on the nose, with complicating notes of espresso and dried violet. Cool and restrained, with a suave, silky tone to the dark fruit flavors and gentle acids bringing freshness and energy. Nothing overdone here. There's impressive clarity and length to the blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. Really gorgeous. Josh Raynolds