Darroze 1988 Lahitte (UB, B) GBA 47.5% 200ml heirloom lanolin and white stone fruits

lanolin and white stone fruits just ripe

delicately structural with equal parts texture and integrated primary red fruit this cool climate Shiraz can be enjoyed immediately or will pay dividends with careful cellaring

One does notice a spring flower

this wine also has incredible balance of tannin

it's still regarded here as a 'minor' or 'emerging' or 'non-mainstream' variety (depending on your preference for jargon

Darroze 1988 Lahitte (UB, B) GBA 47.5% 200ml heirloom lanolin and white stone fruitsNice golden colour with brown tints. The nose is fruity, with orange peels, dry apricots, quince jam, vanilla, and cinnamon. The palate is nice and balanced, with fruity notes again, and the finish is very spicy (pepper, cloves). It's very long.