Kaesler, Old Bastard, Barossa Valley 2003

Deep, bright ruby. Flamboyantly ripe aromas of singed blackberry, creme de cassis, peppered bacon, mocha, dried rose and oak spices, plus an exotic note of blood orange. Rich, velvety and dense, with sweet, powerful flavors of blackcurrant, fruitcake, fudge, vanilla and black olive, all lifted by a floral top note. Finishes long and sweet, with fully enveloped tannins.(Epicurean Wines,Seattle WA

• Reviewer Name: Josh Raynolds
• Review Date: July 2005