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On the palate, it delivers robust fruit flavors that are well-integrated and rich, with a luscious jammy quality. The wine maintains its elegance and remains as spectacular as ever. While it can easily continue to age for another 5 years, it is currently at its peak drinking stage. The savory sweet fruit profile is accompanied by a rich and chewy texture. The tannins have softened, and the oak integration is seamless. Pleasant fruit notes, earthy undertones, and hints of eucalyptus mingle harmoniously with the integrated wood and tannins. The wine offers a nice length and a well-rounded character. Its high viscosity is notable. The palate reveals explosive flavors of jammy black fruits such as black cherries and elderberries, complemented by touches of tart raspberries, tobacco, leather, mint, and meaty notes. There is also a distinct dark mineral nuance. Despite its full-bodied nature, the wine maintains impeccable balance, with the high alcohol content harmoniously concealed beneath the freshness and abundance of fruit. It retains a medium level of acidity and tannins, creating a cohesive and harmonious experience. The finish is long, showcasing plenty of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMedium-bodied; classic exercise in restraint; an array of black fruits on a long palate; fine, savoury tannins; minimal oak. - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, 94 points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA crisp, elegant, refreshing style of Shiraz made from 60- to 140-year-old vines, the 2002 vintage, according to winemaker Chris Ringland, produced wines of elegance and crisp acidity because of the long growing season. 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