2021 Nicks Secret PH SK McLaren Vale Shiraz

This exceptional Shiraz hails from a critically acclaimed McLaren Vale winery, recently taken over by a prominent South Australian wine identity. Sourced from vines planted in 1991, it spent 15 months maturing in French oak puncheons (26% new, with the balance in 1- to 3-year-old barrels), with only the finest barrels making the final cut. Offered under our Nicks Secret label, we have secured a parcel of this wine in its original—and arguably more famous—packaging at an unprecedented, never-before-seen price.

Plush, powerful and opulent, this is rich, sumptuous McLaren Vale Shiraz at its absolute best.

Impenetrable pitch black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Soaring from the glass are heady ripe blackberry and liquorice scents which are complimented by some dark plum, gently toasted vanillin cedar, dark chocolate and spicy fennel notes. Rich and lavish in its feel across the palate, opulent blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate and dark plum flavours engulf the mouth. Vanillin oak, subtle earthy fennel, mocha and spice characters form the underbelly. Boasting fantastic power, textural volume and velvety tannins it concludes very long, plush and seductive.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
It's wonderfully styled and complex on the nose, showing dark berry, cedary oak, thyme and cake spice aromas. The palate is equally satisfying with outstanding weight and richness, well complemented by plush texture and beautifully infused tannins. Robust and structured while remaining harmonious and sophisticated, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2038.
95 Points
Sam Kim- Wine Orbit