2015 Powell & Son Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz

The Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard at the Southern tip of the Eden Valley township planted half a century ago by the Loechel family.

Magnificent colour saturation pouring an impenetrable inky black dark purple with an equally deep bright very dark purple hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe black cherries, dark plum and liquorice are overlaid by some leather, a subtle meatiness and vanillin cedar with distinct blackpepper end notes. Ravishingly rich yet remarkably fresh and elegant the palate is layered with juicy black and Morello cherry flavours that sit alongside some liquorice. An undercurrent of smoky cedar, dried meats, herb infusions and spicy pepper ensues. There’s a robust/muscular feel to the tannins but they are well integrated with the savoury fruit. Meaty like texture with a long aftertaste of peppered black cherries, some Morello cherries, liquorice, smoky oak, dried meats and spice.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews….
Coming from the western section of a single vineyard in Eden Valley, the 2015 Loechel Shiraz from Eden Valley has a deep garnet-purple color and a gorgeous floral nose of roses and violets, with a whole array of baking spice-laced red and black fruit preserves emerging, plus some hints of cedar and chocolate box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is youthfully taut, firm and muscular, possessing a solid structure of grainy tannins and lively acidity, finishing with those glorious baking spice layers coming through. 300 cases were made. Drink 2018-2038.
97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate