Shiraz
Single Variety
Clare Valley
A deep, inky purple colour, transitioning to a brick red hue at the rim.
A complex tapestry of enticing aromas with threads of aniseed, olives, blackberries, and plums intricately woven together. The influence of oak maturation is subtle, introducing layers of vanilla bean, tobacco, and a delicate touch of mocha and spice.
The wine exudes the vibrant essence of juicy blueberry, raspberry and plum fruits, along with hints of crushed violet petals that traverse gracefully across the mid-palate. Adding to the layers of complexity is a French oak influence - used for the first time with this vintage release. This provides mouth-filling texture and an elegant extension to the palate's length. The wine culminates in a sumptuous finish, achieving a state of perfect balance and harmony.
The wine was matured in a selection of premium fine-grained French oak, involving a mix of new and older barrels. This was a deliberate choice to ensure the wine was harmoniously balanced. After 12 months, a careful barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify parcels deemed as ‘exceptional’ and these were blended and returned to barrel for a further 12 months’ maturation.
The vintage stands as a remarkable highlight, potentially ranking as one of the finest red wine vintages in recent decades, if not the last century. The season's climatic conditions were near-ideal, characterised by a slightly cooler and drier weather that kept the vines in a state of perfect balance and health, poised for optimal fruit ripening.
Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar for a long term under ideal conditions.
14.50%
6.10
3.50
0.60
Single: 750ml bottle, Case: 3 x 750ml bottle
