2008 Shirvington, Shiraz, McLaren Vale 1x300cl

Vinous 92

Opaque purple. Powerful, deeply scented aromas of black and blue fruits, cola, incense and vanilla, plus hints of dried flowers and licorice. Ripe, fleshy and palate-coating, offering sweet boysenberry and blueberry flavors, a velvety texture and a late note of sassafras. Very rich shiraz with a strong finishing note of dark fruit liqueur and surprising vivacity. Highly concentrated but avoids heaviness; I’d hold off on opening this for another four or five years. [Josh Raynolds, 07/01/2010]