2019 Campbells The Barkly Durif, Rutherglen Victoria

Stately, dare I suggest, majestic? The Barkly goes further, dares to dream bigger than most durif on offer. In the hands of a durif producer of note, the result is confident and a little daring. This is a wine both for long-term cellaring and, for those who dare, today, combining deep-seated black fruit intensity, a kitchen pantry of spices, woodsmoke, earth, chocolate panforte and more, tied tightly by ripe, firm tannins. No apologies here; there's a lot to sink the teeth into

96 points Special Value Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au

Bright crimson with violet hues. Rich dark plum and cherry fruit with lifted notes of black pepper, cloves and seamless spicy oak. : Powerful dark cherry and mullberry fruit form the base of the palate with oak adding texture and weight. Cloves, bramble and ironstone add complexity and compliment the very finely grained tannins.