Colour: Brilliant crimson bright deep core with a ruby-red rim.Aroma: Fresh bright sweet red berried fruits of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Whole black pepper, all spice, cinnamon and chocolate notes fill the senses.Palate: Rich and full, vibrant and fresh, the sweet fruit flavours of red cherry, raspberry and plum fill mouth partnered with soft acidity and velvet chewy tannins hold the rich mid palate giving length and persistence. A selection of several vineyard blocks within our estate vineyard are used to produce this wine. Each parcel of grapes are individually fermented with twice daily pump-overs, before being basket-pressed to a combination of new and seasoned American barrels for maturation. RECENT ACCOLADES AND AWARDS Sommelier’s Choice Awards 2025 – Shiraz of the Year Wine Pilot – Jeni Port93ptsSome super smart oak handling on this Barossa Shiraz allows the fruit to shine. And it’s some lovely fruit. Aromas cover the spectrum from violet, briar and bush scents through to a core of black berries, cherry, lifted nicely by black pepper and gentle spice. There’s a warmth and a richness, sure, but also on display is a peppery element that brings a brightness, a fresh zip to the wine. To taste, plum and black fruits shine, spice too, with background violet, sage. The spice is particularly enticing. Texture is inviting and smooth. A Barossa Shiraz with class.Published Aug 2024Wine Pilot – Ken Gargett93ptsFrom grapes harvested from estate vineyards, with the individual parcels fermented individually, the wine matures in a mix of new and older American oak barrels. A dark magenta colour, aromas of leather, dried herbs, chocolate, black cherries and spices. A wine of medium length, which is finely balanced with sleek tannins and good direction. There is a touch of appealing bitterness on the finish. Enjoy over the next six to ten years.Published Aug 2024
