Glass-staining ruby. Vibrant, spice-tinged cherry, black currant, licorice and succulent herb aromas are complemented by emerging mineral and floral nuances. Broad and fleshy on entry, offering bitter cherry, dark berry and fruitcake flavors and a sweet hint of chewing tobacco. The vanilla and spice notes drive a long, smoky finish that features rounded tannins and lingering suggestions of mocha and cracked pepper.

A mouthful of dense, rugged tannins sets the pace for this concentrated red, with notes of minerality, dried mushroom and forest floor, along with cassis, dried cherry and star anise details. Impressive for the focus and monolithic presence. Drink now through 2030.

The Coppermine Cab comes from low yielding, old vines of a clone almost extinct down under. Despite the cooler vintage, this wine is as massive as ever. It opens with notes of black cherry, black currant, cinnamon, licorice and mint. On the palate, outsized tannins are dry and raspy, flecked with herbs and spices. Luckily there's a good amount of juicy fruit but it's fighting to be seen.