90POINTS
16½/20
Robertson Winery Number One Constitution Road Shiraz 2005
Robertson, Breede River Valley, South AfricaDeep black cherry colour. Peppery, spicy, black cherry, floral, meaty, mocha, tobacco, gamey, smoky, burnt earth aromas. Rich, round, dry, supple palate but fresh. Good black berry jam, coffee, peppery, spicy, tobacco, resin, meaty, smoky leather, floral, plum flavours. Fine intensity and ripeness, just a bit warm and edgy on the finish. Needs a year or two or try with duck or roast lamb.Tasted: 05 October 2008Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $39.98 | 750ml | speculative listing - The Bacchus Group |