Classic McLaren 2001 La Testa Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon SA2004 will sell for $45 when it is released. Only Tony could come up with a blend like this but it works! The closed nose is creamy, dusty, chocolaty and earthy, unusual to say the least. This is one of the most enjoyable Grenache blends I have tried. It has a serious level of complexity and great mouth feel. Smooth, creamy tannins combine with pure fruit to form a layered structure and diverse, sophisticated complexity that is great drinking now but will improve till 2006+. Sweet strawberry, milk chocolate, blackcurrant, jube berry flavours, dark chocolate and mocha, finishes with as much pizzazz as a circus grand finale. This is more than an upmarket, sexy, party wine; Tony had better be well insured as he is likely to be sued for paternity regularly ~ ~ ~ there is a potential baby in every bottle. Rated as Excellent with **** for value.

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