Produced of 100% Shiraz from a single vineyard the 2010 Carnival of Love was aged in American oak 97% new. Very deep purple-black in color it is intensely scented of blueberry preserves creme de cassis and warm black cherries with an undercurrent of baking spices licorice mocha vanilla toast and eucalypt. Very full and densely packed with warm blackberry and spice flavors on the palate it has a solid structure of medium to firm velvety tannins and very crisp acid giving way to a very long finish. Still quite tight and primary it should drink best 2014 to 2023+.

Dense rich and distinctive this is superplush and complex yet also approachable wrapping its black cherry cassis licorice and roasted meat flavors on a supple velvety frame. Finishes long and creamy in texture. Drink now through 2020. 6328 cases made.