The same layers of complexity and spice as the 2017, with all the ripe fruit and power hallmarks of the 2018 vintage. Bouncy and chewy, the tannins are woven into the fruit. Fruit, oak, acid and tannins are integrated and elegant, showing cohesion and harmony from the get-go. Cool-climate elegance is the lasting impression of this wine, as is the fine, chalky tannin profile that ultimately carries the fruit over the course of the palate. Very detailed. Margaret River can be responsible for seriously beautiful shiraz – this is one.
96 points Erin Larkin winecompanion.com.au
There's plenty of white pepper, spice and blue fruit aromatics, really pretty, refined and inviting. The palate is mid-weighted, with a really delicious array of blue fruits, spice, bitter chocolate and firm, grippy, drying tannins that give the wine a lovely line, length and savouriness 15 MAR 2021 Drink 2021–2031 AUD 41.50 BOTTLE (STORE)
An abundace of bursting blackcurrants, boysenberries and mulberries glide between sweet and toasted spices of black cardamom, cinnamon quill and nutmeg. Offset are perfumed notes of violets, anise, dark chocolate, camphor and Sichuan peppercorns. The palate is finely poised, yet with a generous mid palate weight. Vibrant and opulent black and blue fruits mesh with dried cranberries, caramel and cocoa notes. The tannins are tactile and structural providing direction and length.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | Australia |
Region | Margaret River |
Varietals | Shiraz |
Vintage | 2018 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 96 |