2021 Scotchmans Hill Shiraz, Bellarine Peninsula

Whole bunches (15%), matured in new (30%) to four-year-old French barriques for 16 months. An excellent and bright crimson-purple hue immediately brings to attention just how vibrant this wine is. Ripe red fruits, cocoa nibs, white pepper and a hint of violets in the bouquet, while the medium-bodied palate exudes charm. It's well weighted and structured, too, with very fine and persistent tannins rounding out a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth but is assured to age well also.

96 points Philip Rich winecompanion.com.au January 2023

Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for over thirty years and is rated among James Halliday’s Top 100 Australian Wineries.

A vibrant and complex wine showing lifted red fruits, leading to dark plums with hints of white pepper and French oak spice. The palate is juicy, medium bodied, elegant and flowing with dark fruits, spice and fine integrated tannins. A long, balanced finish that is seamlessly rounded out with the very best French oak. This Shiraz will provide great drinking now and for many years to come.

Trophy Best Victorian Shiraz Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2022

Trevor Mast Trophy Best Shiraz of Show Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2022

96 points Gold Medal Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2022

Trophy Best Shiraz of Show Ballarat Wine Show 2022

Trophy Best Red Wine of Show Ballarat Wine Show 2022

Trophy Best Wine of Show Ballarat Wine Show 2022

96 points Gold Medal Ballarat Wine Show 2022