Painted Wolf Madach Coastal Region 2008 85 Points

Painted Wolf

Dark garnet with brown rim, showing its evolution.

Clean, tertiary note, moderate plus intensity, spicy Shiraz 58% with dark brambly fruits, plums and notes of cigar and tobacco ash, well supported by ripe Pinotage fruit 19% and 12% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache Noir and 5% Merlot, earthy, subtle oaking

Dry with medium acidity, fresh, crunchy ripe tannin of medium structure, medium plus alcohol 13.5%, charming mid palate stuffing, hints of graphite note, savory black olives, long and persistent.