Wisemans Crossing Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Shiraz predominates in this Aussie classic - big and powerful with heaps of spicy, jammy blackcurrant fruit. It is from the Rossetto Estate which, like many wineries in the region, was founded by Italian immigrants who brought grape-growing and winemaking skills to this dry and fertile land. Today the winery goes from strength to strength. The grapes for this red were vinified in open concrete fermenters, which are ideal for extracting all the ripe fruit flavours. Wiseman’s Crossing has plenty of ripe, spicy blackcurrant fruit… courtesy of 2005’s acclaimed vintage Down Under. It also boasts a secret ingredient - Ruby Cabernet (Cabernet crossed with spicy dark Carignan) for added complexity.