Passing Clouds Shiraz 1996

Another of the winery cellared back vintages that are slowly being released to the retail trade. Nice core of deep red in the glass lightening at the rim. Unspectacular nose, sweet berries but not much else. Quite powerful in the mouth yet the fruit weight is not heavy. Again some berry fruits early but does give way to a little astringency and an almost high acid feel. Good length with some heat. Ok drop but the 1992's are a better bet (see note in a previous post).