Tarrawatta Ambervale Shiraz is a peculiar wine, but peculiar wines often make me think. The tannins stand out as a real highlight; they possess a pumice stone/pulverized quality that draws the dark purple/gray fruit flavors over the tongue and carries them into a long finish. The wine presents a midnight-dark appearance in the glass, exuding a resiny and dark soul, yet it maintains a sense of detail and focus. Notes of black tea, blackberry/raspberry seeds, fennel, dark cocoa, and graphite add complexity. Overall, it's a wine that prioritizes structure over fruitiness.
