2008 Ballast Stone Shiraz

Opaque black crimson colour with deep dark crimson red hue. The nose displays top notes of liquorice allsorts and dark chocolate followed by some dark plum and confectionary. Generous weight with a soft fleshy texture the palate displays flavours of dark chocolate, mocha and liquorice allsorts followed by some vanillin characters. Soft very fine grained tannins with aftertaste of dark chocolate, liquorice allsorts and vanilla.
Drink over the next 2-3 years (2010-2013).
Alc 14.5%