Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2009

Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2009Deep garnet purple colored, the 2009 Hanisch Shiraz is profoundly scented of creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, menthol and cloves with hints of cedar, vanilla, cinnamon stick and chocolate. Medium to full bodied, the palate provides a good concentration of taut, muscular ripe berry and baking spice flavors balanced by a medium to firm level of finely grained tannins and crisp acidity. The finish is long with berry, spice and mint layers.

luscious effort

This is also brooding and reticent with an intensely earthy nose of both red and dark pinot fruit that is trimmed in hints of game

with notes of lead pencil shavings

12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot shows notes of burning embers/charcoal

Strong sous-bois aromas blend with slightly astringent lightweight flavors with not much supporting material or length

youthfully austere finish

It's delicious too

underbrush and newly turned earth

sandalwood

fine tannin and length on the finish

The dense purple color with no lightening or amber is followed by a classic Eisele nose of crushed stones/minerals

muscular and explosively long finish