2002 Berrys Bridge Shiraz Pyrenees

Deep medium ruby. Crushed berries, licorice, violet, bitter chocolate and eucalyptus on the nose. Intense, juicy, extremely primary flavors of blackberry, tar and licorice. Quite unyielding today, even a bit stunted, but not tart. I never would have guessed this was carrying 15% alcohol. Finishes with huge tannins that will require extended cellaring. Impressively concentrated, but will this ever be pliant? (Epicurean Wines, Seattle WA