Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2017

40+yo vines, destemmed, open-fermented with cultured yeast, 12 days on skins, matured for 19 months in French hogsheads (75% new). Deep crimson-purple; absolutely from the big end of town, yet has grace, Rolls Royce style. The balance is impeccable, the mouthfeel totally harmonious, the black fruits, licorice and spice supported by fine-grained tannins, the new oak integrated but positive. The 2016 Oscar Semmler Shiraz is a full bodied, ripe and generously fruit filled wine, showing mid palate sweet fruit flavours characteristic of dark cherry and black berries. The spicy French oak characters and fine grain grape tannins complement the round fruit focused palate concentration. The finish is long, with firm tannins and clean acidity. It’s a wine that will further soften and develop with careful cellaring.