James Halliday - Published on 27 Jul 2015
From a single vineyard at 440m; 12 days on skins, matured for 12 months in French hogsheads. Interesting wine, marching to the beat of its own drum, spice and cedar joining the medium-bodied fruit, retrofitting it with a gently warm, savoury thrust before fruit returns in charge of the aftertaste.
The outstanding 2013 vintage in Eden Valley has produced a single vineyard, limited release Shiraz with a deep, vibrant colour and a bouquet of dark plums with just a hint of chocolate and aniseed. The palate is richly structured with a firm, lingering finish and rarely do you see a Shiraz of this intensity from the high hills of Eden Valley. It is a wine that can be enjoyed in its vibrant youth but will certainly repay careful cellaring over the next 5-10 years.
From a single vineyard at 440m; 12 days on skins, matured for 12 months in French hogsheads. Interesting wine, marching to the beat of its own drum, spice and cedar joining the medium-bodied fruit, retrofitting it with a gently warm, savoury thrust before fruit returns in charge of the aftertaste.
95 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Varietals | Shiraz |
Vintage | 2013 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 95 |