2009 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Zippy's Block

Upfront and perfumed, the 2009 Two Hands Shiraz 'Zippy's Block' Single Vineyard Marananga is loaded with plum and berry like fruits, incense, and floral notes that are cut by searing minerality and chalk on the nose. Touches of chocolate develop with air, but this sports a high toned, bright aromatic profile. Full bodied and round on the palate, with a pure, seamless texture, racy acidity, good tannin, and plenty of persistence on the finish, this serious Shiraz should benefit from a year or three in the cellar, and have a decade or more of prime drinking!

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 “Zippy’s Block” Shiraz reveals notes of warm cassis, crushed blackberries, blueberry compote and black plums with underlying nuances of earth, black pepper, tree bark and salami. Very full bodied and densely packed with dark fruit and savory flavors, it has a seductively supple structure of velvety tannins and medium to high acidity, finishing long. Approachable now, it will reward cellaring and drink to 2020+. eRobertParker.com.February, 2012