2021 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Chatterton’s Shiraz

Rich, dense and powerful with a long seductive finish.

Impenetrable pitch black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are heady ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate scents complimented by some toasty vanillin cedar, earthy mocha and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and deep the opulent palate is engulfed with ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate flavours. Sitting underneath are toasty vanillin cedar, earthy mocha and peppered clove elements. Dense and powerful it has velvet smooth tannins and a long seductive finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Founded in 2021, Neldner Road is the latest fine wine venture from David Powell of Torbreck fame. In his small winery in the Southern Barossa, Powell uses his established grower relationships and local knowledge to fashion some very impressive Shiraz that, while sharing some of the DNA of his previous ventures, also charts a new path. However, extended French oak aging, particularly in Dominique Laurent casks, remains a key component of his style. The best Shiraz are extraordinary. This is definitely a winery worth putting on your radar.
The stunning 2021 Shiraz Chatterton's is made with fruit from six vineyards over 100 years old and delivers precise and pure kaleidoscopic aromas of blackberry, baked earth, game and roasted spice. The palate is then linear and seamless, with a powerful yet tight core of flavor supported by a genuine tannic grip. It is fascinating and beautifully crafted, and it will be a pleasure to see it unfold over the next two decades. Drink 2030-2046.
96 Points
Angus Hughson – Vinous