NZ
Australia
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95 Points
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95 Points
Scoring 95 points from both Sam Kim and Ken Gargett, this wine offers exceptional value and prestige.
Crafted from 40-year-old Barossa Valley Shiraz vines, delivering rich, complex fruit character and a timeless depth.
Enjoy plush black fruits, mocha, chocolate, and hints of cake spice, wrapped in soft, silky tannins with an impressively long finish.
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Description
This exceptional Barossa Valley Shiraz comes from 40-year-old vines, which impart a remarkable depth and richness to the wine. The 2021 vintage showcases a beautiful dark magenta color, with intense aromas of blackberries, plums, mocha, and a hint of cake spice. Maturation in French oak for 18 months has created a wine with an elegant, plush mouthfeel, where complex flavors of chocolate, coffee beans, and black fruits meld seamlessly with soft, silky tannins.The wine is both powerful and approachable, offering a full-bodied yet balanced profile. Its fine structure and chalky tannins lead to an impressively long finish, making it a compelling choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging. With its richness, complexity, and impeccable craftsmanship, this Shiraz is sure to impress wine lovers seeking both depth and finesse.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Mocha, Plum
Palate:Black Fruits, Chocolate, Coffee
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
This exceptional Barossa Valley Shiraz comes from 40-year-old vines, which impart a remarkable depth and richness to the wine. The 2021 vintage showcases a beautiful dark magenta color, with intense aromas of blackberries, plums, mocha, and a hint of cake spice. Maturation in French oak for 18 months has created a wine with an elegant, plush mouthfeel, where complex flavors of chocolate, coffee beans, and black fruits meld seamlessly with soft, silky tannins.
The wine is both powerful and approachable, offering a full-bodied yet balanced profile. Its fine structure and chalky tannins lead to an impressively long finish, making it a compelling choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging. With its richness, complexity, and impeccable craftsmanship, this Shiraz is sure to impress wine lovers seeking both depth and finesse.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Mocha, Plum
Palate:
Black Fruits, Chocolate, Coffee
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Mocha, Plum
Black Fruits, Chocolate, Coffee
Game
Pork
Red Meat