There is enough reduction to render the nose difficult to evaluate though it does seem ripe

yet is diamond bright

The very rich and full-bodied flavors possess a very generous mouthfeel while the moderately firm acid spine to maintain a refreshing tension on the mildly rustic finale

restrained and highly vibrant medium-bodied flavors where the transparency is something to see as this is positively crystalline

Rolf Binder, Heysen Shiraz Vintage:1998 There is enough reduction toA more perplexing offering, the 1998 Shiraz Heysen displays plenty of kirsch and blackberry fruit as well as hints of Chinese black tea, meat, and roasted herbs presented in a rich, full bodied, impressively endowed style. It should evolve for a decade or more. This is the home estate of Rolf Binder, one of the most talented winemakers in South Australia. As the tasting notes indicate, these wines are holding up beautifully.