A blend of different vine ages here: two Central Eden Valley vineyards at 80-plus and 60-plus years respectively and a 50-plus year block in Moculta; destemmed and aged in 60% new French oak hogsheads for 18 months. Deep crimson in the glass, this is an intensely perfumed wine with notes of violet and jasmine over a base of plush blackberry and dark cherry fruits. Plentiful deep spices and hints of wild herbs, licorice and crème de cassis. Fine, tight tannin, bright acidity and a finish that shows notes of cedar, blackberry jam and black fruit pastilles.