2020 Majella Coonawarra Shiraz

Richly flavoured with an opulent feel, sturdy structure and fleshy textured conclusion.

Aged in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads for a period of 18 months. Dense black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate waft through the nostrils with some toasty vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes also evident. Rich liquorice, blackberry and vanillin oak flavours carry an opulent feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Subtle mocha, earth and spice characters sit in the background. Sturdy yet polished tannin structure with a generous, fleshy textured conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
Redcurrant, sweet spice, mint and creamy vanillin oak characters combine to attractive effect here. In fact, take the lush, soft, come-hither face of this and underpin with it firm, dry, slightly stringy tannin and that's pretty much the wine in its entirety, though freshening acidity also plays a key role. It's another good release.
93 Points
Campbell Mattinson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

A dark blood red hue, we are straight into some appealing chocolatey aromas. The wine exhibits well handled oak with a touch of vanilla, tobacco leaves, mint chocolate, spices and mulberries. Quite a plush and generous style, there is very good length here, with the intensity maintained throughout. With fine tannins and bright acidity, this is good now but has some serious promise to it. Enjoy over the next ten to fifteen years. Seriously good buying. Drink 2025-2040.
93 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com