2022 Paralian Springs Hill Vineyard Shiraz

Impenetrable inky black core with a very deep dark purple black hue. Intense but youthful, the nose serves up potent scents of freshly crushed blackberries, liquorice, dark plums and blueberries infused with smoky clove like notes. Vanillin cedar and peppered dried meat notes are also evident. Rich and inky, freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits fill the mouth with vanillin cedar, inky earth and blackpepper characters lying underneath. Chewy tannins and bright acidity with a fresh juicy yet slightly grippy finish.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews…..
A lustrous crimson. Fine, detailed and succulent boasting riffs on blueberry, white pepper, lilac, nori and cardamon – so finessed to be almost separable, undone across seams of svelte, sandy tannins. This is a glorious shiraz, with the pulp and verve of berries, clusters and foot-trodden tannins finding a glorious confluence of freshness, lilt and effortless length. Crozes-Hermitage from the Vale. Drink by 2030.
96 Points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine companion