Has a fragrant and expressive bouquet of plum and blackberry fruit with a strong spicy overlay, oak evident but not aggressive; the velvety, supple palate is laden with perfectly ripened black fruits and soft tannins in gentle support; has the hallmark seductive style of Hill of Grace.

The 2006 The Mad Hatter is a rich and intense wine with a deep, inky, purple colour.  Hedonistic aromas of licorice, creme de cassis, blackberries, flowers, minerals and spice strike the nose.  These aromas are followed by an even more powerful, concentrated mid-palate with superb flavours of chocolate, blackberry and mocha coupled with fine ripe tannins.  The finish is long and multi-dimensional.  This complex shiraz is approachable now or will  cellar for 10+ years.