2012 Henschke Johann's Garden Grenache Mataro Shiraz

A blend of 66% Grenache, 29% Mataro and 5% Shiraz. Deep dark purple red colour with dark purple hue. Nosing reveals dark raspberry and ripe blackberry top notes followed by some liquorice, confectionary and spice. Medium weight the palate is quite sumptuous filled with flavours of spicy black raspberry and dark plum followed by some confectionary and blackpepper. Velvet smooth tannins. Long spicy black raspberry, dark plum and pepper aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years (2013-2018).
Alc 14.5%