Well I think it has been released, or will be any tick of the clock. We have been doing a lot of pre-release tasting but I’m sure it’s ok to let this little black cat out of the bag. It is screwcap, although the bottle image shows cork.
There’s a good clip of toasty clove oak with lush black and red fruits, a spicy sauciness and licorice/aniseed richness. Then a big chewy mouthful of flavour with smooth but loose knit grainy tannins that coat the mouth - it really pushes through and keeps on going. Full but not all hot and heavy like so many - certainly delicious. If you like a good Barossa Shiraz then it’s time to dip your bucket into the old Blackwell once again. Drink : 2009 - 2016 94 points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
