2003 Koonara Ezra's Gift Shiraz Viognier

Very deep dark red colour with deep brick red hue. The nose displays aromas of plum and liquorice with a leather overtone. Medium bodied the fruit is beginning to fade with flavours of liquorice, plum, leather and spice. Dry finish with soft very fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of liquorice, leather and spice.
Drink now (2011).
Alc 13.5%

First tasted 08/10/2008:
The blend is composed of 5% Viognier and 95% Shiraz. Bright crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Medium body. The nose reveals a touch of leather followed by spice and earth. The palate has light leather and spice flavours followed by stewed fruit and earth. Dry tannins. Aftertaste of cedar, leather and stewed fruit.
Cellar 1-2 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%.
84 Points