2003 Starve Dog Lane Shiraz Viognier

Very deep crimson mauve colour with mauve hue. Aroma of soy, coffee and mocha. On the palate, flavours of soy, mocha, liquorice and dark chocolate emerge, followed by a slightly tarry back palate. Fine dry tannins. Aftertaste of mocha, liquorice, blackberry and spice.
Cellar 1-2 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
RATING 85/100
VALUE XXX/5

First Tasted April 04:
Very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Aroma of spice, liquorice, blood plum, violets and cedar. The wine is off to a good start. The palate flavour profile, falls away revealing a simple combination of stewed plum and spice. Soft tannins. Some charry oak characteristics appear, light aftertaste. The palate aftertaste proves to be disappointing.
Drink (2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
RATING: 80
VALUE: XX