Marquis Philips Shiraz 9, McLaren Vale, Australia 2001

The 2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz 9 from McLaren Vale is fully mature and richly developed, showing dried blackberry, plum, leather, mocha, and savory notes of black olive and smoked meat. The palate is smooth and resolved, with softened tannins, warming spice, and a long, earthy finish that reflects both age and McLaren Vale’s sun-soaked intensity. Drinking well now, it leans more savory than sweet and is best enjoyed without further cellaring.