2018 Heirloom Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Opulent, dense and determined in colour: dark yet bright; plummy yet a little scary. Viscous. Opulence continues but now in aromatic form: opulence in excelsis. Earthy overtones and reduced compote berries below - and all very bright and fresh.

Blueberry, blackberry, boysenberry. Green herbs, too - the harder ones such as rosemary, sage and thyme. And there's just the hint - the hint - of rosewater. This is a chewy, full and rounded red wine with a savoury meaty edge. The savoury acidity that outlines the textures (well-nourished and fluffy, furry tannins) and flavours (aniseed, black cherry, black olive, fresh black pepper, and mulberry) guides everything to palate's end in a structured and orderly manner.

A very pert and clean, defined finish that indicates well for further bottle ageing.