Variety: Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Screwcap
Vintage: 2020

“The fruit here exhibits sub-regional characters from Gomersal and Greenock, with 85% of the fruit from the latter. There is also a dollop (3%) of Mataro in the wine. The blocks from where the fruit was sourced are up to fifty years old. After fermentation, maturation was in a range of receptacles, including oval foudre, concrete conical tanks, but mostly French oak puncheons, hogshead and barriques, 14% of which were new. Dark red/maroon hue with purples. The nose is full of chocolate notes with vanilla, bacon fat, mocha, spices, plums and blackcurrants. This is a plush, finely crafted Barossa Shiraz, neatly balanced with sleek tannins and serious length. Enjoy it over the next eight to twelve years.”
93 points Ken Gargett

“Richly fruited and immediately appealing on the nose showing black/blueberry, violet, toasty oak and warm spice notes, leading to a splendidly appealing palate that's succulent and persistent. Beautifully composed and delectably expressed. At its best: now to 2032.”
93 points Sam Kim