Wirra Wirra 'Scrubby Rise' Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot '01
Opened & decanted for the length of the Canadian national anthem. Clear, cherry red rim darkening to a deep purple core (much like the bruises experienced when being cross checked)... Clean nose, intense black cherry, hint of sweaty goalie glove leather, bit of bubblegum (partial carbonic maceration?) Youthfull development, remenicent of the Sedin twins in their second season. Palate is dry (Like Mark Crawford's throat after screaming at the ref) moderate acidity, deceptively strong tannins (like Mark Bertuzzi's sucker punch) cherry & blackberry fruit character with a strangely tangy finish (like most Canucks games)... must have been a bad year for the Verdot. loong finish (like the playoffs) and very warm, suggesting a high alcohol content (like most hockey fans). Conclusion: The Perfect Playoff Wine!
Go Canucks Mathew