2004 Reilly's Stolen Block Shiraz

A superb example of aged Clare Shiraz boasting a lavish plush texture and a copious amount of opulent fruit. Sourced from 84 year old vines the fruit is hand picked from the non-irrigated Stolen Block vineyard, open fermented and gently basket pressed before spending 2 years maturating in American Oak hogsheads.

Totally opaque black dark red colour with deep dark red hue. Perfumed top notes of blackberry and liquorice are followed by some dark chocolate, vanilla and spice showing excellent intensity. Full bodied with a soft plush texture and possessing a voluptuous fruit profile the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of liquorice, blackberry, vanilla, mocha and a touch of spice. Silky smooth tannin structure. Excellent depth and persistence with very long aftertaste of liquorice, blackberry, dark chocolate and vanillin confectionary.
Superb drinking now but also capable of a further 3-4 years cellaring.
Alc 14.5%