While the FDR1A is all about power The Signature provides a journey based on grace elegance and purity; fresh vibrant and completely unevolved the essency fruit is pure and poised and the tannins are silky and fine; the vibrancy of the fruit core is electric as is the persistence of the finish.

This has intense, very bold fruit aromas, in the blackberry and plum zone. There’s a gently leafy edge, as well as ripe berries and a sweet oak-spice thread. The palate is smooth, supple and ripe with plush, fine tannins and a long, richly flavored palate. Undeniable concentration and depth here. Drink or hold.

The 2006 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Shiraz. Deep garnet-purple in color it offers intense notes of blackberry preserves warm cherries black currant cordial plus an earthy / gamey undercurrent and nuances of marmite toast. The tight-knit medium to full-bodied palate is firmly structured with a high level of grainy tannins high acid and just enough savory flesh giving a long finish. Approachable now it should be best from 2012 to 2018.