Style: Full bodied red
Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Tasting Note: This wine is like a labourer in a tutu. Yep, that’s right. It straddles the border of elegance and power, which is especially remarkable as 2011 was a tough year for South Australia. A bustling, rich nose consists of cherry, plum and spice. The palate is dense yet velvety with characters of blood plum, pepper, liquorice and blackberry.
Final Say: Put this one in the naughty corner (the cellar) for a few years until it learns its lesson (matures). $22.99 a bottle.
Score: 17.5 out of 20
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