1994 Brokenwood Hermitage

The purists have always argued against inter regional blending,claiming that it detracts from a wine's regional qualities. Theexponents have always insisted that by judicious blending, theopposite occurs - the inter regional qualities are enhanced andin recent times the accountants have bought into the debate bydiscovering a new super region - South East Australia - Theexporters long paddock! The inter regional blending byBrokenwood is a wine buffs joy.Deep crimson mauve colour - magnificent spicy aromatic nose -quite superb! The combination of new American oak with bigpeppery shiraz is masterly. The palate is a taste experiencewith an all embracing range of sensations. Rich ripe plums,spice, dark chocolate and vanilla are well supported by strongblackberry flavours. Fine grained tannin structure and very longcomplex aftertaste. Outstanding. Cellar 10 years.\Z