Kaesler, Old Bastard Shiraz other_regions Freshness seems to be the

Freshness seems to be the aim with Thelema reds

There is better freshness on the palate along with excellent richness and concentration to the powerful and mouth coating middle weight plus flavors that deliver fine length on the very firm finale

There is a sense of contained ripeness in the 2022 Pegaso Arrebatacapas

(from vines planted mostly in 1949)

Kaesler, Old Bastard Shiraz other_regions Freshness seems to be theThis holds a reductive edge with meaty and toasty spice aromas, as well as dark stones and black fruit. The palate has such smooth, fine and consistent tannins with a long, supple and succulent run of ripe blackberry and dark plum flavors holding fresh. This needs a good decanting to open up and really changes in the glass. Drink or hold.