Te-Aro Estate Shiraz 2002

Another grower come vintner. New label to us and holds a certain amount of interest given the vintage and the fact the wine has a component soucred from 95yr vines. Classic shiraz in the glass; dark garnet with a pink edge. Despite the Barossa origins I found the region hard to pick on the nose, rather mixed berries of medium weight with a tingly, almost talcum powder nose. Palate is well balanced but the fruit power struggles a touch to really get going. This is strictly an elegant style, but mostly in a good way. More generic red berries in the mouth, early, and then tightens up noticeably with some acid and powdery tannins. Good, but not great, and any comments on recommendation will be driven largely by the retail price.