2022 Shiraz | McLaren Vale

From a single block on the old Romano Vineyard this is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best. It opens with briary fruits, subtle spice and musk, then draws you in with dark berry flavours and firm yet elegant tannins.

WINE REVIEWS

93 points – Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)

“Shiraz from Blewitt Springs. It’s low in obvious oak influence but chock-full of fruit flavour. This is dark and grunty with blackberry and roasted plum flavours diving into licorice, earth and peppercorn. It means business, in a good way, though it remains fragrant and fresh.”

93 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)

“Richly fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows blackberry, espresso, cocoa and roasted nut aromas, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate that’s plump and flavoursome. It’s generous and mouth filling with succulent fruit intensity, finishing long and supple.”

RRP $28

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Shiraz
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Other Details

Sandy Loam Soil

McLaren Vale

750ml

Cellar Potential 10+ years

Vinification

7 day open ferment with regular pump overs. Wild yeast. 10 % whole bunch inclusion. 12 months in new (25%), 2 year old (25%) and 3 + year old (50%) French oak. Bottled without fining or filtration in July 2023. Vegan friendly.

Nose

Floral and expressive. Aromas of forest berries, all spice and musk. Flavours of blackberry, plum and chocolate. Some spice and a touch of earth.

Palate

Soft and rich with a plush mid-palate. Gentle but persistent tannin giving it flow and a long, even finish. McLaren Vale Shiraz with style and substance.