Dog Ridge, Petit Verdot, McLaren Vale 2004

Purple/black.

Creosote and darkest of black fruits nose. This had a very Shiraz-like, creamy black fruit nose a couple of years ago.

Round and completely packed in the mouth. Here the saline impression has more to do with crazy concentration. Licorice, popcorn (indeed) and black fruit flavors ride through plush mid-palate. An almost mineral structure tightens the finish. This has really gotten interesting in the bottle. Not a fruit-bomb anymore.

Day 4 - Little aromatic change. I must admit, I can't believe this is Petit Verdot. But production techniques could account for this.

Aged in neutral barrels.

$25, screwcap