This wine was first made in 1959 with grapes sourced from their Kalimna vineyard in Barossa, which was purchased in 1945. This is considered by many to be one of the finest vineyards in the region.
Delightful aromas of blackberries, black current, and plums with just a hint of pepper that draws you in.
The palate is unapologetically big and bold with encouraging layers of depth and complexity. There is a lot going on with this wine. The mouthfeel displays a comfortable silky feel that is reminiscent of sharing a glass with an old friend. Interwoven layers of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and black currents dominate with secondary notes of dark cherries, dark chocolate, blueberries, licorice, mint, pepper, and eucalyptus with a hint of
of sweetness in the mid palate. An excellent job was done blending grapes from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and Clare Valley drawing different characteristics. Despite a warmer than usual vintage this walks that fine line between displaying broad shoulders and attitude without all the fanfare, and restraint and elegance. Pleasing acidity and impressive balance only add to its appeal.
This really ticks all the boxes and with an under $30 price tag it over delivers and should be added to the cellar without hesitation. This will cellar out to 2040, another 15 years with confidence.
Food pairings should include your favorite cut of red meat, Indian Goat Curry, or a vegetarian favorite of mine: Baba Ghanoush, Falafel’s, and fresh Pita bread.
This has received a string of 94 Pt ratings and two 95 Pt ratings from Andrew Caillard MW and Huon Hooke.
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