Dense ruby and crimson in colour. This is a rich nose with distinct red-berry fruits and plums alongside sweet vanilla, nutmeg and baked short pastry. There’s also dark chocolate ganache, dried thyme and tilled earth. Close-knit fine tannins combine with fruit sweetness to give a super-plush mouthfeel. Emerging characters of raspberry jam, satsuma plum, star anise and milk chocolate flesh out the detail, with mocha, char and graphite to finish. There’s depth and concentration in this classic McLaren Vale style, and the palate remains fresh and supple to the finish.

Alc/Vol: 14.5