2024 Brave Souls The Whaler Shiraz

The Whaler is a blend of Barossa Valley (85%) and Eden Valley (15%) fruit. The Barossa Valley fruit was harvested from vineyards located within the sub-regions of Moppa, Trial Hill and Vine Vale. Grapes from the cooler Eden Valley are sourced from two vineyards situated at either end of the valley, in Moculta and Craneford.
The Barossa Valley component providing fleshy dark berry fruit characters and density, while the Eden Valley component contributes elegance and bright wild berry fruited aromatic lift. A small percentage of whole bunch fruit was included in the ferment with maturation taking place in a mix of new and seasoned hogsheads for a period of 14 months.

Rich, plump and power packed, this is a super impressive Barossa Shiraz for the price.

Impenetrable inky black in colour with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Engulfing the nostrils are pronounced aromas of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry which are complimented by some vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and plush, lashings of super succulent dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and black cherry fruits saturate the full bodied palate. Lurking underneath are vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth elements. Power packed and plump it has silky smooth tannins and a long opulent finish that’s bordering on voluptuous.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%