2005 Stockade Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia

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Produced by Rusden Wines, Imported by Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA
Stelvin closure
14.5% alcohol
Dark purple edging towards black. Completely opaque. Viscous--leaves a line when the glass is tilted.
Intense, sweetish nose. Slightly gobby and sweet on the first sip; drying tannins as it glides over the palate. Something unusual in the flavors that I couldn't identify. Some grittiness on the finish.
Blueberry/dark raspberry mix with slight savor of pepper. Flavor persists for a lengthy finish. Can't see it as a dinner wine. More a blockbuster stand-alone wine.
Purchased at Wine Merchant Gourmet in Winston-Salem which also sells delicious artisanal cheeses.