Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2015

 This wine is packed with power, yet it never seems over-ripe or overwhelming, which is an impressive accomplishment in this weight class. Eucalyptus notes and woodspice lead the way, with rich, red-toned fruit slathering the palate with ripe flavors that remain almost uncanny in their freshness through the wine’s very long finish.  Acidity, wood, fruit and tannin remain perfectly proportional as the sensory impressions tail off, which is perhaps the single surest sign of a truly great wine.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.