Rolf Binder, Heysen Shiraz Brut Zero plum preserves

plum preserves

finishing on a peppery note

Whiffs of mineral reduction and matchstick are present on the cool and airy aromas of pear and acacia blossom

It should drink well over the next 10 years

and this vintage does a great job of packaging it all together

Rolf Binder, Heysen Shiraz Brut Zero plum preservesA more perplexing offering, the 1998 Shiraz Heysen displays plenty of kirsch and blackberry fruit as well as hints of Chinese black tea, meat, and roasted herbs presented in a rich, full bodied, impressively endowed style. It should evolve for a decade or more. This is the home estate of Rolf Binder, one of the most talented winemakers in South Australia. As the tasting notes indicate, these wines are holding up beautifully.