Huon Hooke
(Barossa Valley) Deep, dense red/purple colour; oaky, overripe, muffled bouquet, with dominant barrel overtones, while the palate is big and brawny, with plenty of alcohol and tannin plus a little bitterness and gritty astringency. A little more age might help, but it's essentally overripe and has 'dead fruit' character.
Tasted: 02/05/2016
Drink: 2016 to 2024