2012 Tatiarra Culled Barrel Shiraz - Museum Release

Established by Nick Chlebnikowski and Bill Spring, Tatiarra quickly became one of Heathcote’s cult Shiraz producers, earning a strong following for wines that captured the power and richness of the region’s famed Cambrian soils. Working alongside highly regarded winemakers including Ben Riggs, the winery developed a reputation for producing bold, cellarworthy Shiraz with immense concentration and unmistakable regional character. The Culled Barrel Shiraz was created as a selection of barrels that did not make the final blend for Tatiarra's flagship wines, yet still offered exceptional quality in their own right. Released in limited quantities, these wines became renowned for delivering much of the depth, richness and regional character of the estate's top bottlings at a more approachable price point. The 2012 vintage marked a welcome return to form for Tatiarra following the loss of the 2011 vintage, producing wines of impressive concentration and structure.

Other Reviews...
The rich tapestry of flavours of the palate bear witness to the very high quality of the vintage, and the difficulty of finding barrels to cull. The colour is excellent, and the wine copes with its elevated alcohol, the finish savoury rather than hot; on the way through spice, pepper, licorice and a waft of dark chocolate all add motifs to the tapestry. Terrific value. Drink by 2027.
94 Points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion