This is Shottesbrooke's premium Shiraz label.
In the mouth, a slow attack gives way to a rush of dense fruit flavour towards the middle palate. Quite a lot happening amidst the medium to full bodied palate, and it's cleaner in flavour profile than the dusty nose suggests. A nice burst of dark, glossy and straightforward berry fruit defies the oak treatment and proves the latter isn't, in fact, overdone. On the after palate, a seriously attractive lift carries berry fruit flavour right up into the back of the mouth, along with some vanilla that resonates through the lengthy, warm, cocoa finish.
Interesting wine, this one. It seems to tread a few fine lines (too much oak, slightly simple fruit, alcohol level, etc) but somehow avoids obviousness and in fact ends up being quite delicious. I think I prefer the nose, but it's quite a satisfying package overall.
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