2022 Heathcote Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz

A rich, sternly built Heathcote Shiraz.

Matured for 11 months in French oak (20% new) with 20% whole bunch inclusion. Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents flood the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar, hints of graphite and peppered notes. Rich blackberry and liquorice fruits carry ample palate weight as they meld into a back half of scorched earth, vanillin cedar, graphite and blackpepper. Muscular feel with sternly built tannins leading into a tightly coiled yet long conclusion.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
A Heathcote shiraz in serious, intellectual mode delves beyond the obvious to reveal an inherent complexity and velvet-like density, all within the most elegant of shapes. Red fruits, blackberries, bracken, earth, abundant woody spices and fine tannins build layer upon layer. Brings the region's top red grape into full, glorious perspective. Deserves your attention. Drink by 2037.
96 Points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion