Bremerton 2001 Selkirk Shiraz PlonkOz04

The first bottle seemed a bit suspect and showed ripe, raspberry/strawberry character and mint so a second bottle was opened which was decidedly different from the first and showed a reasonable quantity of chary oak. The palate follows the nose with milk chocolate and a hint of spice and there is enough fruit to absorb the char. Ample in weight, the wine has a supple consistency and a solid structure; it's easy drinking and should peak in the very near future. Rated as Recommended with *** for value, it's all right.