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