2001 Astralis

2001 Clarendon Hills, Astralis;
Deep ruby, red rim. Intense, sweet fruits, some white pepper, blackberries and dark plums, sweet anis, sweet tobacco and lots of overripe dark fruits. Good acidity actually, quite high when you think of it, maybe fresh even, very ripe tannins, and sweet mouthfeel, think elegant recioto with syrah spices. A very good wine, but to heavy and alcoholic for my taste, alcohol shows in the finish. 90ish