Winemaker Notes
Although extremely intense, the wine's power is cloaked within its balance and concentration, surging forth as an expansive sensation - the way only the greatest wines can. The 2009 RunRig will greatly reward those with patience.
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Wine Spectator
Polished, ripe and seamless, playing out its layers and layers of dark berry, cherry, black olive and spice flavors on a rich, supple frame. The finish picks up mint and cream notes as it lingers effortlessly. A study in depth and opulence. Shiraz. Drink now through 2025.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 RunRig has no Viognier in it—the only one in the lineup—and incidentally, this bottle I am tasting today has been sealed under screw cap. The decision to exclude Viognier came at the time because the fruit was deemed floral and lifted enough without the addition. Today, the wine certainly has delicacy and floral character that fits with the style of the cuvée, however it is certainly quite different from its peers. Texturally, the screw cap closure has tightened the tannins, which remain closed and tightly wound. The thinking around reds under screw cap is that, with time and air, the wine will gain the textural softness that a natural cork can provide. The answer might be a little more nuanced than simply, "cork over screw cap" (or vice versa).
