GOURMETTRAVELLER – JUNE 2012 – NICK STOCK

(A$145) is a grand wine that still fits in the relatively reserved and savoury mode that defines this when young. The fruit is precisely ripe, nicely balanced with an abundance of sweet eastern spices and gentle earthy tones, red and darker reddish fruits evident too. The palate is dense yet supple, showing good weight, fleshy through the middle palate and impeccable poise. Superb length and balance, this boasts essence-like concentration. Again, one to leave alone for some time.