Henschke Henry's Seven, 2922

This is the only National Tasting Project wine I rated higher (18.0) than the Mollydooker (17.5), and that was probably because I have a bias in favor of Southern Rhone blends. In this case, the wine is an SGM, 72% Shiraz, 15% Grenache and 12% Mataro (Mourvedre) plus 2% Viognier to give the Shiraz some lift.

Beautiful deep ruby, does not have signs of heavy oak. Black currants blended with Grenache strawberry and Mourvedre plums and violets. Clearly higher in acidity, lower in alcohol than the Molllydooker. Savory rather than sweet, supple tannins and long finish. My kind of wine but for $50 I can find two bottles of a Chateauneuf du Pape that will give me exceptionally more pleasure.