Giant Steps Harry'S Monster Yarra Valley 2006

Dense cassis and dark cherry saturate the palate, wrapped in toasted oak that feels heavy-handed. The texture is plush, almost syrupy, with concentrated fruit sweetness that veers toward jammy. Massive tannins provide the framework, still rigid and unyielding. A jolt of red fruit acidity and cracked pepper on the finish saves it from complete monotony. Needs significant cellar time for the oak to integrate and the structure to soften.