Two Hands, Secret Block Shiraz other_regions_italy The 1985 Rauzan-Ségla is a

The 1985 Rauzan-Ségla is a vintage that I have tasted several times from bottles I picked up cheaply some years ago

There is excellent intensity and plenty of minerality to the relatively precise though caressing flavors that possess good richness and volume that continues onto the energetic

This too is aromatically quite pungent with its fresh blend of resin

honeysuckle and green almond notes on the finish

Two Hands, Secret Block Shiraz other_regions_italy The 1985 Rauzan-Ségla is aOpaque purple. Explosive black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by candied licorice, mocha, Indian spices and a hint of floral oil. Deeply concentrated and expansive on the palate, offering sweet blackcurrant and blueberry liqueur flavors that gain energy and spiciness with air. This palate staining wine shows surprising vivacity and focus on the long, smoke tinged finish, which is framed by smooth, sweet tannins that are quickly absorbed by the