The bouquet shows the first signs of development via nuances of spice and earth. The palate is still bracing and fresh, cassis and redcurrant on the same page. These different personas are simply an intermediate stage before the wine moves on to a lingering plateau measured in decades not years.

James Halliday is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the Australian wine industry. He is the author of The Australian Wine Companion (among many other wine books), primary content provider to supporting website, winecompanion.com.au and and has a weekly column in The Australian.

Published 01 November 2018