1998ChapoutierAustraliaSyrah

Sans Marc Chapoutier has expanded his operations to Australia, forming joint ventures to produce Shiraz.Opaque crimson purple colour.Youthful and very vibrant.The nose displays a distinctly fresh influence.Its exotic aromas testimony as to the future potential of the Mt Benson operations.Exotic, earthy plum, black pepper and spice aromas.Again, the earthiness is apparent on the palate followed by a hint of confectionary, blackpepper and liquorice.Velvet smooth tannins with long spicy liquorice aftertaste.Cellar 5-8 years.