Yarra Yarra 2002 The Yarra Yarra PlonkOz04

I could be smart and say, "I wonder what brain surgeon though up the name for this wine" but it did take a person with brains and talent to craft such a fine wine. The bouquet was understated, sedate and classy, showing little more aroma than blackcurrant. One small sip and the sensational structure is immediately apparent. Abundant tannins, unobtrusive acid and deeply seated fruit combine to form an ample-weight wine that is firm, rock of Gibraltar solid, and tight as a Scotsman's purse. Blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and a hint of mint show a penny's worth of the riches that are stuffed into that closed purse. A top-quality, long term serious wine with an impressive structure, it is rated as Excellent with *** for value but that rating is bound to improve in 2012 and well beyond as the wine approaches its peak. A potential classic.