Darroze 1988 Lahitte (UB, B) GBA 47.5% 200ml heirloom the elegantly built palate is

the elegantly built palate is decorated with densely structured red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits which are underpinned by rugged yet finely balanced tannins and energetic acidity

this wine also has incredible balance of tannin

delicately structural with equal parts texture and integrated primary red fruit this cool climate Shiraz can be enjoyed immediately or will pay dividends with careful cellaring

the sweet notes of dried fruit

it's still regarded here as a 'minor' or 'emerging' or 'non-mainstream' variety (depending on your preference for jargon

Darroze 1988 Lahitte (UB, B) GBA 47.5% 200ml heirloom the elegantly built palate isNice golden colour with brown tints. The nose is fruity, with orange peels, dry apricots, quince jam, vanilla, and cinnamon. The palate is nice and balanced, with fruity notes again, and the finish is very spicy (pepper, cloves). It's very long.