Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
See previous note. This was just as impressive this time around. Balanced and classy. Plum, black cherry, pepper and dried meats. An orange rind character which sounds odd I know, but it’s definitely there. A graphite like texture. A delicious Barossa Shiraz more in the Northern Rhone style than the big chocolate, ripe plum cake and black currant style one normally associates with the Barossa. James Halliday gave this 97 points and said drink by 2048.
See previous note. This was just as impressive this time around. Balanced and classy. Plum, black cherry, pepper and dried meats. An orange rind character which sounds odd I know, but it’s definitely there. A graphite like texture. A delicious Barossa Shiraz more in the Northern Rhone style than the big chocolate, ripe plum cake and black currant style one normally associates with the Barossa. James Halliday gave this 97 points and said drink by 2048.
Feb 19th, 2023Dark deep Ruby in colour. Red and black berries, plum and dirt aromas. Sweet and tarry on the medium to full bodied palate with a dash of black pepper - from the excellent 2018 Barossa vintage. Won the hotly contested Best 2018 Barossa Shiraz Trophy at the 2019 Barossa Valley Wine Show. 10 months in 95% French and 5% American Oak (25% new). Probably too heavy for the Pork mince (thought we were having beef mince) but doesn’t alter the quality of the wine. 97 points from James Halliday.
Dark deep Ruby in colour. Red and black berries, plum and dirt aromas. Sweet and tarry on the medium to full bodied palate with a dash of black pepper - from the excellent 2018 Barossa vintage. Won the hotly contested Best 2018 Barossa Shiraz Trophy at the 2019 Barossa Valley Wine Show. 10 months in 95% French and 5% American Oak (25% new). Probably too heavy for the Pork mince (thought we were having beef mince) but doesn’t alter the quality of the wine. 97 points from James Halliday.
Dec 7th, 2021