Bright and open-textured, with bright cherry and white pepper flavors, finishing with extra-fine tannins. Drink now through 2008. 25 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Heathcote Select to Add

Almost impenetrable at first, but with 15 minutes of air, coffee, plum skin and eucalyptus/mint aromas begin to unfold. On the palate, it’s a very textured wine; it has a thick veil of clay-chalky tannins, yet stays on the conservative side of richness and fullness. Its flavors reprise the aromas, for the most part, with an added accent of sea-breeze salinity that lasts through the finish. Will be at its best after 2007. Imported by Negociants USA, Inc. ——D.T.(8/1/2005)—— 91