Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Shiraz Needs loads of bottle age

Needs loads of bottle age

it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics

this is unquestionably the finest set of releases from the estate I’ve ever tasted

dried apricot and caramel

with a long

Azelia, Barolo, San Rocco 2001 Shiraz Needs loads of bottle ageInto neck 95 CellarTracker Big firm tannin and a spicy finish with balsamic reduction; this really opened up after 2 hours becoming exceptionally savory. Currently at peak maturity, although this wine may last another 5 6 years. Baked plums, road tar, black pepper & licorice. Brick red and cloudy (beginning to brown) and maybe a bit heavy on the French oak, which is now converting to cedar, which I appreciate, but its starting to overpower everything