Glass-staining ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet displays scents of raspberry, cherry-vanilla, sassafras, Asian spices and sandalwood. Juicy, mineral-laced red and dark berry flavors gain power and structure with air, picking up notes of anise, allspice and clove. The spiciness extends through a very long, sappy and gently sweet finish. Built to age but offers a lot of complexity right now.

Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>