Amherst 2000 Dunn's Paddock Shiraz Sept 04

Five acres of vines cropped at about 1 tom per acre provided the fruit for this wine. An interesting an unusual wine that is well made but I am not sure it will appeal to the general public and may be a hard sell. Coffee, pepper, chocolate and plum has enough persistence to punch through the lively acid that is about as subtle as canine testicles. Just over medium-weight, the consistency is firm and the structure elegant and tight. Rated as Recommended with ** for value, there is room for improvement as the wine matures around 2007.