1998 Butchers Block Red

This is the second vintage of the Butchers Block.  It is a full-bodied blend of Mataro (50%), Shiraz (16%) and Grenache (34%). Each varietal component of this wine was vinified separately and subsequently matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 18 months. 
The result is a complex, richly flavoursome wine with seamless oak integration. Spicy plums and cherries are at the forefront of the palate with a lingering fine-grained textured tannin finish.