Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz, 1998

Kay Brothers is an excellent source of traditioal McLaren Vale Shiraz. The best wines come from Block 6 or Hillside Vineyards. This bottling comes from younger (15 year--old) vines and, as a result, commands a lower price. It is nevertheless very good.

Medium deep ruby. Blackberrries, currants, cassis and vanilla. Lovely ripe fruit. Not particularly complex for a 25-year-old wine but lots of ripe fruit pleasure. Good balance, still going strong. Reminds me of Australian Shiraz wines I tasted in the 1970s.