2019 Condie The Gwen Heathcote Shiraz

Condie Estate, owned by Richie & Rosanne Condie have two vineyards in the Heathcote region, one on Lewis Road north of Heathcote, the other situated on Kyneton Road at Wild Duck Creek 5kms south west of Heathcote. The fruit for the Gwen is predominately sourced from the 4 acres of Shiraz planted in 1990 at Kyneton Road vineyard with maturation taking place in a combination of new and used French and American oak for 18 months.

Rich, powerful and super plush this superb Heathcote Shiraz is akin to drinking liquid silk.

Dense inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are scents of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum which intermingle with hints of dark chocolate, spicy vanillin oak and peppered earth notes. Rich and silky smooth in texture the refined yet full bodied palate is flush with succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Adding further interest on the back half are notions of dark chocolate, earth and spicy vanillin oak. Beautifully integrated cashmere like tannins. Amply powered it finishes long, generously fruited and super plush. Dual Trophy winner at the Heathcote Wine Show & gold medal winner at The 2022 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.7%