Charles Cimicky, Petite Sirah, Barossa Valley 2005

Opaque purple.

Full, packed "Aussie" nose that I'm having trouble deconstructing. Sweet black fruit, subtle, yet toasty/vanilla oak. Smells like a loaded Shiraz.

Absolutely sweet/creamy textural impression - huge mid-palate material. Pepper flavor shows up mid-flight. Moderate tannin, particularly for PS. Long, oak-influenced finish.

These people know how to work in the winery. Great winemaking to present the best possible end product. From 8 year-old vines, I think.

Day 4 - Still killer/sumptuous on the nose. Huge palate-impression with no heat evident. All about texture - this also lacks any flavor delineation/complexity. Great winemaking can only go so far. Still, this is a load of fun.

$60