1998 Hugo Shiraz

An excellent example of McLaren Vale Shiraz which re affirms the suitability of the area for producing top quality Shiraz on a very consistent basis. Opaque crimson purple mauve colour. Aromas of spice, blackberry, vanilla and blackpepper followed by a spicy plum end note. The palate weight is reminiscent of voluptuous Barossa Shiraz, generous and full bodied, dominated by the flavour of blackberry and blackpepper followed by liquorice. Fine grained tannins, a little firm but in very good balance, followed by long aftertaste of blackberry, blackpepper, chocolate and plum. Cellar 5-8 years.