The G.A.M. Shiraz comes from the Chinese Block vineyard which is located in the Willunga district at the southern end of McLaren Vale. Aged for 18 months, this is a powerful and extremely focused wine with great depth of fruit character that is well framed by fine grain tannin, and drawn together to a long finish by naturally balanced acidity. G.A.M. represents the first initial of each of the Mitolo children's first names - Gemma, Alex and Marco. Intense, complex and bright nose of black cherry and blackened cedar wood with complex dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate is a true reflection of one of the great vintages of the region with immense yet savory flavors of vanilla, dark plums and dry, earthy flavors reminiscent of the clay soil from which it is grown. RP: 93Pts; JH: 93Pts