McLaren Vale
Decanted an hour or so before the meal.
Dark cherry red in the glass.
An incredible nose: floral, spicy, cedar, chocolate, creamy, coffee, cherry.
Medium to full bodied, dark chocolate, rich cherry fruit, raspberries, plum, sweet, spicy, smoky, good acidity, red licorice, chocolate, creamy, with a light alcohol burn toward the end.
A finish that goes on for minutes, featuring cherry, roasted notes, spicy, chocolate, red licorice.
An amazing wine.
Purchased at $39.95 (Canadian) back in 2001.