2021 Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz, McLaren Vale

What was originally known for over 100 years as Ellen Street runs along the southern boundary of the Maxwell vineyards. Situated between this road and the winery is a small vineyard of craggy, gnarled Shiraz vines planted in 1953. Every year these vines bear some of the most concentrated fruit on the estate.

Matured 18 months in new and old oak, mainly French, but also some American for added complexity. Deep purple / red in colour. Aromas of aniseed, blood plum and vanilla bean, dried herbs and cherries. Classic Shiraz flavours of cherry, licorice and plum fill a generous palate with more subtle notes of cinnamon, vanilla and raspberry make a complex yet elegant wine with a soft velvety tannin structure to provide a long finish.