Birks Wendouree - Shiraz - 2012

Bright crimson-purple hue; for me this is usually the first among equals in the Wendouree portfolio, and it may become a common refrain, but Tony Brady has captured every facet of the great '12 vintage. The texture and structure effortlessly frame the gently spicy, fragrant black fruits of the bouquet and medium-bodied palate; the line, balance and length are sheer perfection. Drink by 2052. 98 Points James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion