The 2009 Shiraz The Armagh is sealed under cork and leads with a meat/pastrami, pink peppercorn character. It’s almost old school—there’s so much tannin and so much fruit, but it’s so good. Awesome. It is dense and palate staining, really excellent, with notes of chocolate, clove bud and cocoa nib—all the good things. It has 14.8% alcohol and was matured for 18 months in 50% French and 50% American oak barriques (225 liters).

Sleek and expansive, with lively acidity to balance the generous blackberry, raspberry and white chocolate flavors, picking up hints of earth and hot slate on the lengthy finish. Offers presence and style. Drink now through 2020. 30 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add