Australian red blend from the 1998 vintage. Campbells Shiraz Durif Cabernet combines Shiraz’s plush fruit with Durif’s density and Cabernet’s structure, delivering mature complexity with layered dark fruit, spice, and tobacco. Polished tannins and a long finish make it suitable for decanting and special-occasion pairing with roast meats or aged cheeses.
Tasting notes:
- Appearance: Deep garnet with brick rim.
- Nose: Dried blackberry and plum, black cherry, and a touch of mulberry; espresso, cacao, and licorice; hints of cedar and leather.
- Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity; flavors of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, and spice; subtle oak-derived notes of vanilla and toast.
- Finish: Long and savory with tobacco, mineral nuance, and lingering dark fruit.