A dense red colour in the glass the wine has the aromas of ripe, dark plums, sweet chocolate, red fruits and spices. The palate has a concentration of flavour being full and rich, stylish yet powerful. Plums, red fruits, liquorice and spices fill the palate. This is a big structured wine, with layers of textured tannins.
Tyson Stelzer says: 96 Introducing a benchmark vintage for one of the Barossa’s long-lived flagships. This is a magnificent, show-stopping wine of great structure and poise, with more flesh and depth than the 2004 that preceded it. At eight year of age it retains an amazingly vibrant purple hue. The palate is remarkably poised, characterised by brilliant definition of black plums, black cherries and blackcurrants, with capsicum, liquorice and a well-gauged dose of dark chocolate. Cabernet takes control of the finish in wonderfully fine, beautifully structured tannins. Pending a good cork (fingers crossed), it demands at least another decade yet, and preferably two. For the record, 56% northern Eden Valley cabernet, 22% Bethany Barossa Valley cabernet and 22% Light Pass Barossa Valley shiraz, matured for 22 months in 47% new French, Hungarian and American oak barrels. Best Drinking: 2026-2036
96 points Tyson Stelzer GOLD MEDAL 2008,2009,2010, 2012 & 2013 Barossa Wine Show 2012 & 2013 The Great Australian Red Wine Show 2012 Hobart Wine Show 2013 Sydney Wine Show 2013 Melbourne Wine Show 2008 Canberra Wine Show
Don't Pay: $150.00
WBW Rating: 97/100
Closure: Cork
Region: Eden Valley, SA
Winemaker: Kevin Glastonbury
Drink now until: 2040++
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
