2014 By Farr Shiraz

Totally opaque black purple colour with a bright purple red hue. Beautifully scented the nose is an amalgam of black cherries, liquorice, smoky dried meats, clove, scorched earth and spicy pepper. Quite full in body with excellent richness, yet possessing a refined elegant mouthfeel the palate features a savoury profile of smoky dark cherries and liquorice over some dried meats, clove, scorched earth and spice. Very fine grained perfectly integrated tannins with a long meaty aftertaste of dark cherries, subtle liquorice, clove, scorched earth and spice.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 13.5%

Other Reviews…
15+yo vines, hand-picked and sorted, 4% viognier co-fermented in open tanks, 20-22 days on skins, matured for 18 months in French oak (25% new). A very elegant shiraz reflecting its modest alcohol, the moderating effect of viognier, and gentle winemaking extraction. Spicy red fruits are already supple, and the balance of oak and tannins can’t be faulted. Shortly put, it could be drunk tomorrow. Drink by 2039.
96 points
James Halliday’s Wine Companion