2019 Provenance Shiraz, Geelong

Hand picked, wild-yeast fermentation in small open fermenters, 28 days on skins, mlf, 14 months in old puncheons (53%) and a 2500L foudre. Around 2% of viognier snuck into the fermentation which may account for the lovely aromatic perfume: violets, florals in unison with black cherry, mulberry and earth. Loads of flesh and persistence with a lively spice-fuelled palate, bay leaf, pepper, blue fruits and fine texture.

91 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

An attractive deep violet colour in the glass. Lifted fruit aromas of licorice, black olive and allspice speak of vineyard rather than the winemaker’s toolkit. When tasted, powerful fruit flavour matched to medium weight is cut with a fine textural tannin input. The long in flavour finish, is matched to fresh natural acidity that completes/balances the wine. An age-worthy refined wine.