2001 Yellow Tail Shiraz

[girlperson1]

I picked up a bottle of Yellow Tail Shiraz, 2001. Plastic cork, I think. The cork came out easily enough but I noticed it was heavily lubricated with God knows what. Could not get the cork back into the bottle either which is OK since I can just decant the wine.

Anyway, the first thing I instantly noticed when I opened the bottle was the distinct scent of vanilla. Very strong and very upfront. Upon pouring the wine into a clear crystal wine glass, I noticed a "film" floating on the top of the wine. I swirled the wine in the glass and it left a coating on the glass walls which upon drying revealed itself to be somewhat white ,translucent and mildly grainy.

Before I drink this, does anyone have an idea of what I'm seeing?

Thanks.