This Australian Shiraz Cabernet Durif blend has a firm intense tannic backbone and the fruit characteristic is enhanced and softened after blended with merlot. This is a classic Bordeaux blend, and when combined with Australian Durif which has now the most important plantings of this grape, as the French have moved away from it. In North East Victoria, it produces inky black tannic wines which live well in the cellar. They have lots of dark berry flavours. It can be pretty good, at times approaching excellent. It blends well.