Pirramimma Low Trellis Ironstone McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009

“The grapes come from the 120+-year-old estate Warhorse Vineyard planted on ironstone soil, the vines extremely low yielding; this wine spent 36 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak. It is incredibly concentrated and full-bodied, black fruits, licorice and bitter chocolate more than a match for the 3 years in oak. Subject only to the cork, surely has a lazy 40 years more in the locker. Two qualifications, however: first the high alcohol, and second the cork ... 95 pts” (Halliday).