Tasting Notes - Mount Burrumboot Estate Petite Verdot 2004 (recommended)

I have long been a fan of this wine. The last time I tasted it was about a year ago. It was drinking well then and now it is even better. There isn't much Petite Verdot made as a single variety in Australia. This is probably the best. (Although the Pirramimma from McLaren vale tends to throw out a good version most vintages.) The Mount Burrumboot is an opaque purple black colour. The nose is lifted with dark berry fruit, some black tea and eucalyptus. The palate is HUGE with rich concentrated black current fruit, some bitter chocolate notes and a minty finish, there is also a twiggy / stalky character that offsets the sweetness.