Aramis The Heir Syrah McLaren Vale 2018

If the previous decade had a vintage to challenge 2016, it would undoubtedly be 2018, and this is a wine which delivers on that promise and potential. Black centre with maroon rims, the nose gives us notes of mulberries, tobacco leaves, black fruits and spicy notes, along with an intriguing touch of balsamic/iodine. There is force here, with suppleness and impressive length. Fine acidity and satiny tannins, this is a fifteen year proposition.