Kay Brothers 2005 Hillside Shiraz

Kay Brothers 2005 Hillside Shiraz - I picked this up a couple of years ago on a trip through parts of South Australia...This is one that makes it over to the US quite a bit. Some previous vintages have garnered some high points from RP in the past. You can see why. Big nose of dark fruits, blackberry, blueberry, a bit of mocha and vanilla. Palate has decent acid, I'd probably prefer more but for this style it works. This wine is really smooth. Silky tannins, big big dark fruit. This is a crowd pleasing wine. Good use of oak...getting a hint of vanilla, some spice, really nice depth. Long finish.....It is very much a typical mouth coating McLaren Vale Shiraz...but without being too obnoxiously big. Alcohol was reasonable and no hint of heat anywhere..the wine had good balance...Overall a great buy, a great crowd pleaser. Probably not the style of wine I prefer but I'd be perfectly happy drinking this anytime.