Brokenwood 2002 Graveyard Shiraz Oct 04

Brooding fruit under toasty French oak with spice, white pepper, plums and aniseed. There is some class to the structure, it is clean and well balanced. Contrasting flavours of sweet strawberries wafting through spice and toast. Ample in weight, the consistency is supple and the structure is harmonious with smooth tannins. A good wine but nothing to get excited about at the price, it is rated as Highly Recommended with * for value it is ready to drink now.