One of my all time favorites from Australia, this wine DARK & opaque… The nose is huge with jammy notes of blackberry, chocolate covered cherries, blueberries, white pepper, molasses and on and on…. The palate shows you what the word VISCOUS means with mouth coating dark jammed fruits creating excitement your taste buds may have never experienced… After the fruit bomb appeal subsides, you move into those nice spice notes along with licorice and slight meaty character . The lush, velvety mouth feel and length seem to continue forever. This is a real gem
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 The Boxer Shiraz has notes of warm blackberries and blueberries with nuances of menthol, some spice cake, anise and bacon fat. Concentrated, big, rich and ripe, it offers a very spicy palate with some licorice and cumin seed coming through, supported by a medium level of velvety tannins, lively acidity and finishing very long. Drink it now to 2017+." ~91 pts The Wine Advocate~