Gralyn Estate, Reserve Shiraz, Margaret River

3 hours in the decanter. A beautiful expressive floral nose of violets, plums, black pepper spice with an earthier component coming through after a couple of hours in the decanter. Mid weight on the palate with a bright fresh lift from the acids. Crunchy but ripe black and red fruits. With a lovely silky mouthfeel and then a savoury midsection with cedar and a touch of leather with ripe tannins providing a nicely balanced structure. An 11.4% (yes I rubbed …