Wynns Coonawarra Michael Limited Release Shiraz 2009

 
The first Michael was a one-off from the 1955 vintage. Revived with the superb 1990 vintage, the fruit used for this wine comes from the best vineyard sites in Coonawarra and is only made in years when the grapes are of extraordinarily high quality.
 
In the glass: Bright, vibrant, intense purple hue.
On the nose: Dominated by concentrated red currants, cherries and raspberry, which mesh with black olive, mulberry and white spice.
On the palate: Combines a fine and elegant structure with generous fruit. Red berries and dark brooding spice fill the mouth, supported by soft ripe tannins and balanced stylish oak. The wine has controlled red fruits, succulent acid and many complex layers.