Anniversary wine. Since it was a Monday, we stayed in and made nachos.

Decanted and drank over 4+ hours.

Wax seal was a pain and the cork crumbled. Needed a Durand to remove the cork, thankfully none fell into the wine itself.

Initially rather tannic and high acidity, but mellowed out over time in the decanter. I will say the first taste was still strong and complex, but it got even better.

Notes of raspberry candy, rosemary, and dark chocolate. Tannins still very noticeable after a few hours, although more mellow.

This is definitely a powerful wine, living up to the Shakti name and the 15.9% ABV. But still very complex, long finish, doesn't feel hot at all.

Paired well with nachos, the spiciness of the habaneros and the fat on the cheese worked well.

Would easily drink again.

93 points.