2018 Glenguin Estate Aristea Shiraz Biodynamic, Hunter Valley

A site of gravelly clay. 25% whole bunch and a more ambitious sleight of hand across 16 months in French oak (50% new) confer authority. This is needed given the density and compelling vinosity of the wine. Texturally compelling. Red and black plum, a waft of Asian exotica, a gentle twist of the pepper grinder and welcome oak pillars for direction. This will age sumptuously.

95 points Ned Goodwin MW winecompanion.com.au

Deep red/purple colour, with a plum-cake, pepper and chocolate aroma, ripe and warm-grown, with blackberry nuances and medium to full-bodied, rich palate. Eastern spices and dried herbs – thyme and oregano. The tannins are quite firm and rugged, the balance good and the texture quite dense. A robust style of shiraz for the Hunter, and quite superb.

95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com Jun 2020 Drink 2020–2035  

The name Glenguin comes from the original Scots Gaelic name of the Highland Whisky distillery now called “Glengoyne”Glenguin Vineyard was first planted in the 1980s with an average vine age now over 25 years and each wine comes from a small individual vineyard block on the property.