2016 Tyrrell's Stevens Shiraz, Hunter Valley

A loosely knit shiraz, more modern and fruit-focused, in context of the single plot wines of the Tyrrell's range. Unlike the ubiquitous red loam soils, this hails from a steep site made up of purple ochred clay. The fruit is of a darker tone: black cherry, plum, baking spice and a whiff of violet, nicely orchestrated along a scale of gentle oak, ripe tannins and dutiful acidity, towing the melody long. A juicy wine for the mid-term.

93 points Ned Goodwin winecompanion.com.au

The grapes are sourced from the Old Hillside vineyard’s mature 50 year old vines (previously owned by the Stevens family). come from the Stevens family owned Old Hillside vineyard in Pokolbin. The vineyard contains the Old Patch, which was planted in 1867 and is the oldest producing vineyard in NSW.
 
Medium to full bodied with a lively, intense purple colour. Black cherry, raspberry and fresh, spicy flavours dominate the palate with a vibrant, fresh acidity that make the wine a wonderful example of the modern, balanced style of Hunter Valley shiraz.