2008 Redbank Fighting Flat Shiraz

Maturation took place in 12% new French barriques and hogsheads with the balance in older American barriques for a period of 12 months. Opaque black crimson colour with dark crimson red hue. Aromas of blackberry, dark plum and liquorice followed by some spice end notes showing good lift. Full bodied the palate displays generous ripe flavours of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum followed by some confectionary and spice. Very fine grained tannins. Excellent depth with long aftertaste of blackberry, liquorice and spice.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2011-2015).
Alc 14.0%