The 2005 Descendant is composed of 92% Shiraz and 8% Viognier which are co-fermented. The fruit is sourced from a relatively young vineyard in Marananga planted with 11-year-old cuttings from the Run Rig vineyards and aged for 18 months in 2.5-year-old French barrels previously used for Run Rig. Opaque purple, with glass-coating glycerin, it offers up a complex array of lavender, violets, blueberry, blackberry, and fresh road tar. Full-bodied, on the palate the wine has great concentration with a...

Community Tasting Notes (average 95.6 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 5 notes)

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Advocate on 10/07

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>