Opaque, bright-hued ruby. Deeply pitched, smoke-accented blackberry, boysenberry cherry liqueur, potpourri and cured tobacco aromas are lifted by a sexy floral note and a touch of cracked pepper. Rich but energetic, almost weightless as well, showing excellent focus and spicy thrust to its dark berry and floral pastille flavors. Smoothly balances richness and finesse and shows no rough edges. Finishes on a smoky mineral note, with outstanding tenacity, lingering floral character and velvety, well-knit tannins that lend subtle grip.

Debut vintage, launched in 2017. 52% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Barossa Shiraz. Matured for 22 months in 31% new French barriques and hogsheads, 22% in 1-year-old French barriques and American hogsheads, balance in older French barriques and hogsheads. Very gentle, sweet and lovely now. Fresh and mellow. Not that long. Lovely nose though. (JR)