Coriole 1998 Shiraz Aug 04

The bouquet shows a fair amount of VA which did not blow off initially and the underlying fruit was broody and showed little except rich chocolate and dark fruit. Abundant, chewy tannins are smoothing out nicely but they still a little chalky and very noticeable. Chocolate, blackberry, plum/bordering on prune, a spicy mid palate and mint flavors have adequate persistence. The wine still need another few years to show its best. Rated as Recommended.