(2023) This Barossa blend was matured for 11 months in 19% new French and Hungarian oak hogsheads and barriques, the rest in older French, American and Hungarian barrels. There is a classic eucalypt note here, with rich, spiced plum compote fruit. The cream and coffee of the oak sits nicely in the picture. In the mouth it's the spiciness that makes an impressions first, the dense fruit sweet and velvetty. Tannins are creamy and the acid adds a refreshing cherryish bittersweet tang. This is superior easy-drinking, a perfect summer barbie stuff.