Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Museum Release Shiraz 2015

Originally released to celebrate the company’s Attunga Shiraz vines turning 150 years old, and here it is today still going strong. Longevity runs in its vinous veins. So, too, does generosity. This is one deeply fruited wine, impressive in weight with a familiar Clare Valley boldness to its personality. Acacia, briar, earth scents mix with black cherry and plum, chocolate and Dutch liquorice with hints of savoury black olive. Oak is up the challenge laid down, starring on a palate in prominent woodsy spices in cassia bark and chocolate. Tannins are equally generous and finely textured. Finishes long with a savoury nod to chocolate-covered marzipan that brings a super clean full stop to a most drinkable and enjoyable piece of Clare Valley wine history.