On the nose, there is big, jammy fruit; black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, and a little cassis. Maybe a little wet dirt mixed in. On the palate it hits you with a controlled explosion of the above mentioned fruits, i.e. fruit bomb. However, the fruit unfolds in a pleasant way that doesn’t hit you all at once. The mouthfeel is silky. Tannins are balanced. The finish lingers. This is a wonderfully made Shiraz.