Essentially, The Halliday Special Value Award is reserved for wines that punch well above their weight price-wise. Well, these awards are judged based on the full RRP of each drop, so if you take into account the the discount we're offering, this one becomes a no brainer. Very deep and inky in colour whilst maintaining youthful red hues. The nose is driven by sweet oak with hits of vanilla, perfectly complimenting the black cherry and mulberry notes. Time in bottle has revealed licorice and fruit infused dark chocolate, a good decant will open these up further. There's a real intensity on the palate. Distinctively regional dark cherry flavours with chocolatey elements are evident initially, then spice, dried herbs and aged savoury meats are revealed. Grippy oak tannins provide ample structure which finishes strong (and long).