Winemaker comments by Peter Gago. As a five year old at the time of tasting, and just before its annual release, the wine is deep, dark and impenetrable. Immediately Grange, the aromatics just happen to be compatible with that of Shiraz. The aromas transform and complex across many planes, with air and over time in the glass. At first, a rich mix of dark chocolate infused with coffee bean and black liquorice, then scents of tar, aniseed, raw (pure) soy and black olive. Is it oak, or a hybrid, barrel ferment character that can be captured as it oscillates in and out of this beguiling aromatic offering? Dark berried flavours and textural sensations accessible, as yet hidden, untapped flavour and structure.