Mayer Shiraz Big Betty

This is good stuff. I always find it interesting to read scribes that claim the Yarra Valley is famed for the quality of its shiraz yet we rarely cross paths with decent examples in the small producer space (Warranmate being a recent exception). Medium blood red with some lightening at the rim. Good lift on the nose; pepper (mild), cherry and quite ripe cherries. Fresh and lively. More pepper in the palate along with riper than expected red berries and …