2004 McLaren Vale Shiraz Reserve

Inky ruby. Ripe and explosively aromatic, with vibrant blackberry and creme de cassis aromas tinged by vanilla, baking spices, licorice and sweet mocha. Lush, fleshy and powerful, the dark berry flavors showing liqueur-like intensity but also very good energy and brightness. Expansive, fruit-driven and long on the aftertaste, with supple, rounded tannins providing structure.