Reschke Armenta Shiraz 2015

Not often that we see a wine with more than a decade under its belt as a new release, but such things are always most welcome. The fruit comes from two blocks from the Estate vineyard on Terra Rosa soil in Coonawarra, which were planted in 1994. Maturation was in French and American oak hogsheads for a year and a half. The final wine was a selection from individual barrels. Deep russet red in colour, this is a savoury style with notes of dry vegetation, animal flesh, cherries, vegemite, dried herbs, mushrooms and a range of red fruits. Needless to say, there is some maturity evident here, but the wine is generous and approachable. The flavours are very much upfront, and we see chocolate notes emerging on the palate. There is a gentle fade through to powdery tannins. Enjoy it anytime over the next half dozen years.