Winemakers love to tell you that McLaren Vale has more cabernet planted than shiraz. We're not here to debate the veracity of these claims but we will say this, if true, it's for a bloody good reason. This wine shows what you can do with some high quality fruit and more than a bit of local knowledge. A deep and dark wine with black fruits and cedary tobacco notes. There's a vibrancy to the fruit and acid that carry right through to the long, smooth finish. The tannins, although sturdy, are fine grained and will continue to soften over time or through the use of a decanter. If you're still reading by now we'll wrap it up for you neatly - get this wine, you won't regret it.