Varietal: Shiraz
Region: Adelaide Hills
Vintage: 2020
750ml Bottle
Planted in 1972, these vines are officially classified as Barossa Old Vines under the charter rules. That classification is for vines 35 years or older – “Their worthiness has been proven over many vintages, consistently producing the highest quality fruit for Barossa Wines of distinction and longevity”.
The Wine
An intense and lifted nose with blackberry jam, plum and mulberry, and a subtle savoury smoky note in the background. The palate is rich and dense with concentrated fruit, chocolate notes and a weighty mid-palate, it lingers with sweet spice.
Drinking beautifully at release & will continue to develop with bottle age. Benefits from decanting.
Suggested serving temperature 16-18C.
Drink now or cellar 5-10 years, possibly beyond.
Alcohol – 15% alc/vol
Sugar/GF – Dry
Released – 16th July 2021