Mitolo "Savitar" Shiraz McLaren Vale 2003

Deep, slightly dull, red/purple.

(Vinturi) Deep, oozer nose - toasted nut sauce (? - don't go there), earth, brine, reduced black fruit.

Deep, packed, mouth-filling, but not "huge". Acid/tannin/sulfide synergy keeps this taut. No question about the raw material here. Not your typical S. Australian Shiraz - this will evolve for several more years, and drink well for many years thereafter (say 20+ from today).

$50