2013 Shaw & Smith Shiraz

Aged in French oak for fourteen months, of which one third was new – barriques and some larger format. Opaque black purple colour with a bright purple hue. Aromas of ripe blackberries and blackpepper are followed by some liquorice, subtle clove like characters and meatiness. Possessing excellent richness, power and structure the palate features mouthfilling flavours of blackberries and liquorice followed by meaty characters, spicy vanillin cedar and blackpepper whilst still retaining a refined and well toned cool climate feel. Structured yet velvet smooth tannins finishing with a long aftertaste of blackberries, liquorice, meaty pepperiness and spicy vanillin cedar. Limited Stocks.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews....
Vivid crimson; the fragrant array of black cherry, blackberry, spice and cracked pepper aromas feed into the beautifully textured and proportioned palate, where silky tannins provide perfect support and mouthfeel. A top notch successor to the acclaimed '12. Drink by 2035.
97 points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com - 5 February 2015
A distinct evolution has happened around this wine with a more fragrant, spicy, lithe and lively style taking shape here. Smells of ripe red and dark cherries, cassis, blackberry and plum fruits abound with plenty of spice and gently toasty oak. There's a distinctive graphite-like edge, and whole bunches shine through. The palate has immense depth and flavorsome reach with very neatly articulated, even and fine tannins. The core has plum and blackberry flavor, with a long, juicy and fresh finish. A step in the more modern, upbeat and delicious direction for this wine. Drink now. 
96 points
James Suckling