R.L. Buller & Son 2004 Limited Release Calliope Shiraz (Rutherglen)

Country: Australia / Limited Release Calliope
Variety: Shiraz Victoria
Winery: R.L. Buller & Son / Rutherglen

This is a tough wine to evaluate. On the one hand, there’s plenty of concentration and ripeness, reflected in the wine’s high-toned raspberry fruit, ample weight and rich, creamy texture. On the other hand, the alcohol is a bit elevated (16%) and there’s almost 1.5% residual sugar, so it’s sweet on the finish.