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Shiraz
Characterised by its intensity of colour, palate weight and concentration of ripe plum, black pepper and red berry flavours, Australian Shiraz tends to taste richer, riper and more full-bodied than most, often layered by the use of toasted American oak and less frequently French oak. Look out for hedonistic examples from all areas of South Australia, Central Victoria and to a lesser extent, cooler climes like Western Australia. Browse our top rated Shiraz wines here.
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2021 30 Mile ShirazSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)ABV: 14%Closure: Stelvin30 Mile wines are produced by John Quarisa who is probably best known for his Johnny Q label. During his extensive winemaking career John has picked up some of Australia’s top awards including the Jimmy Watson and Stodart trophies.
Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up aromas of dark cherries and liquorice which intermingle with vanillin oak and spicy earth notes. Juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits are overshadowed by prominent toasty vanillin oak on the back half. Subtle earth and spice elements also chime in. Amply fleshed it has velvet smooth tannins and concludes with a plush, vanillin oak laden aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2018 AA Badenhorst Family RedSwartland, SOUTH AFRICA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkCrafted from old bush vines planted in the 1950’s and 1960’s which are grown without irrigation on various types of granite soil. The vineyards are planted on varying facing slopes bringing tremendous variety to the fruit. Fruit from other selected sites within the appellation are also purchased to complete the final blends.
The fruit is fermented 100% whole bunch in large concrete tanks and wooden vats, with post ferment maceration continuing for up to 4 months. Maturation takes place in a mixture of barrels and large, neutral foudres. Inspired by the history of the old, long forgotten Cape Blends that were around before the advent of modern winemaking.
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A blend of 56% Shiraz, 19% Grenache, 12.5% Cinsault and 12.5% Tinta Barocca, the 2018 Family Red Blend begins with a fruity and rustic nose of wild brush, smoked meat, black olive, elements of dark cherry and plum before showcasing subtle aromas of wilted flowers and baked clay. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of juicy tobacco and bitter black tea and a balanced structure with firm, buttressing tannins as the wine sits on the tongue. The wine concludes with a drying finish and lasting flavors of black cherry skin and dusty plums with a nuance of undusted leather. I can see this being incredibly versatile with food. Just give it some time in the cellar before opening. Drink 2022 - 2032.
91 points
Anthony Mueller - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate (February 2021)The 2018 Red Blend, comprising Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca fermented in concrete tanks, offers appealing mulberry, black plum, curry leaf and potpourri aroma that gradually gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, white pepper and clove. The finish has a precision that I admire and a saltiness that lingers in the mouth. Toothsome! Drink 2022 - 2032.
92 points
Neal Martin - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021)![2017 Ada River Heathcote Shiraz]()
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2017 Ada River Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinTotally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense aniseed and black cherry aromas fill the nostrils with some vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried meat notes also evident. Rich, amply weighted and lush, aniseed and blackberry fruits are underscored by toasty vanillin oak and peppered earth characters. Opulent mouthfeel with velvet like yet sturdy tannins providing structure. Finishes with a lingering aniseed and toasty vanillin oak aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2009 Ada River Reserve Heathcote Shiraz]()
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2009 Ada River Reserve Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinAged in new French oak barrels. Black as night at its heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting through the olfactory senses are hedonistic scents of ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry followed by toasty vanillin oak, a whiff of dark chocolate, earth and blackpepper. Rich and layered with opulence the palate sports a lavish flavour profile of liquorice, blackberry, dark plum and black cherry fruits. Vanillin oak, peppered fennel and subtle scorched earth characters lie underneath. Despite the large scaled nature of the palate, remarkably its still holds onto some freshness. Velvet smooth tannins displaying superb depth and power with a long lush conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2021 All Saints Estate ShirazRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDense midnight black colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Lifted aniseed aromas mix with ripe blackberry, toasty vanillin oak and spicy pepper notes. Rich lush blackberry and liquorice fruits meld into notions of dark plum, toasty vanillin oak and spice. Velvety tannins with a mid length finish of aniseed, toasty oak and spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Aloft ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinImpenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas jump out of the glass followed by vanillin cedar, inky earth and blackpepper notes. The rich, full bodied palate is awash with opulent ripe blackberry and liquorice fruits which overlay vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper. Inky finish with ripe, slightly chewy tannins leading into a long, lavishly fruited yet robust conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2023 Alpha Box & Dice Very Special McLaren Vale Shiraz]()
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2023 Alpha Box & Dice Very Special McLaren Vale ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAlpha Box & Dice, located in McLaren Vale, is undertaking a "Wine Alphabet" project where each 'letter' represents a distinct winemaking venture, aiming to create a comprehensive collection of wines that showcase the various styles and grape varieties found in the well-known wine regions of South Australia, such as McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and the Barossa Valley.
This Shiraz, sourced from the Hickinbotham Vineyard in Clarendon, was planted in the 90's at an elevation of 260m-270m. Picked early in the morning and fermented as whole berries for 10 days before being pressed to large format oak for 6 months of maturation.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Lifted red to dark plum aromas intermingle with liquorice, vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich liquorice, red plum and dark cherry fruits overlay inky earth, vanillin cedar and pepper characters. Fine grained yet slightly chewy tannins with a youthful inky mouth feel and juicy pepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2020 Andrew Thomas Synergy Shiraz]()
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2020 Andrew Thomas Synergy ShirazHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinPitch black at its heart with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Lifted dark plum and liquorice aromas meld into inky earth and spicy pepper notes. Rich juicy blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits sit over an earthy back drop that also has some blackpepper evident. Dry inky finish with bright acidity, faintly chalky tannins and a generously fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2021 Angas & Bremer ShirazLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 3 - 4 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinDense inky black heart with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Lifted freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents mingle with vanillin cedar and mint notes. Rich blackberry and plum juice flavours mix with some liquorice, vanillin cedar and earth on the mid weighted palate. Bright youthful acidity with chalky tannins and a juicy yet slightly chewy finish.
Cellar 3-4 years.
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2021 Angove Family Crest ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinProduced from fruit grown in several old-vine vineyards across McLaren Vale, spanning from Blewitt Springs and Seaview in the North to Willunga and Sellicks Hill in the South. The fruit is picked early in the morning and crushed into open-top concrete vats for fermentation with indigenous yeast. After fermentation is complete, the wine is gently pressed into French oak barrels where it matures for 12-14 months.
Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of liquorice and blackberry fill the nostrils with some vanillin oak, scorched earth and pepper notes also evident. Rich and opulent the full bodied palate is swamped with blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which carry a plush feel. Spicy vanillin oak, earth and pepper elements sit in the background. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long, ripe and fleshy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
From a range of sites of varied geology, this was fermented in open concrete vats with indigenous yeasts; élevage in French oak puncheons and hogsheads. From a cool year, there’s notable elegance to this, though the fruits are both red and black – dark cherry and plum, blackberry, raspberry – accented with a tarry, charry note, master stock spices, mint, cacao nibs and cracked earth and iron-like mineral notes. It over-delivers at this tariff. Drink by 2031.
92 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2019 Angove The Medhyk Shiraz]()
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2019 Angove The Medhyk ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFrom vines 55 year old matured in a combination of old and new French oak for 16 months. Midnight black in colour with a deep black dark red hue. Expressive blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas sail out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and powerful the expansive palate is flooded with a tsunami of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which extend right through to an exceptionally long finish. Plush yet structured with sturdy tannins sculpting the framework. Delicately smoked vanillin cedar, scorched earth, fennel and pepper characters linger through the decadently fruited blockbuster conclusion. An outstanding McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
The concentration of fruit in this 2019 The Medhyk Shiraz is evident from the very first sniff. It is pungent with raspberries, blackberries, salted licorice, star anise, pink peppercorns, char, tea, blood and even sun-dried tomatoes. In the mouth, the wine is exactly this. It's a wonderful, delicious, complex wine with hutzpah and balance in equal measure. Drink it or cellar it—your call. Drink 2022-2037.
95 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate![2018 Angove The Medhyk Shiraz]()
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2018 Angove The Medhyk ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2022-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinFrom 55 year old vines matured for 17 months in a combination of old and new French oak. Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Hedonistic ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas waft from the glass followed by spicy vanillin cedar, hints of scorched earth and blackpepper. Rich and plush yet simultaneously refined and well structured, the palate is awash with blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a back drop of vanillin cedar, light scorched earth and spicy pepper elements. Polished mouth feel with velvet like yet sturdily built tannins. Long sophisticated conclusion. Trophy winner at the 2021 McLaren Vale Wine Show.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%
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This is good, defined by a splay of ripe grape tannins melding effortlessly with a band of oak (17 months, all Burgundian, 20% new), gentle bottle age and the reductive stamp of the house, imparting tension and, in this instance, not too much of the iodine note. Old-vine punch. Mottled blue and black berries, Seville orange, some spice and soaring Blewitt Springs violets. Plush, but taut. Measured, but generous. Very good warm-climate shiraz, as far as warm-climate shiraz goes.
95 points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
From 55yo estate vines; fermented and matured 17 months in new and used French oak. The bouquet has the inimitable McLaren Vale fusion of plum and dark chocolate, the palate wonderfully light on its feet thanks to controlled alcohol and oak letting the terroir speak.
97 points
James Halliday – The Weekend Australian![2019 Angove Warboys Vineyard Shiraz]()
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2019 Angove Warboys Vineyard ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $64.99$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinCertified organic and biodynamic with maturation taking place in older French oak puncheons. Dense black as night colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas sail out of the glass with vanillin oak, hints of mocha and spice also present. Rich, concentrated and plush, the palate is laden with silky textured blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Lying in the background is nicely integrated vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha characters and spice. Exceptionally polished with velvet smooth tannins it carries great opulence and has a long seductive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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The Warboys vineyard is organic and certified biodynamic and is planted adjacent to the cellar door in McLaren Vale. The fruit for the 2019 Warboys Shiraz was handpicked, wild fermented with a combination of whole berries and whole bunches, then matured in new and seasoned French oak for 14 months. On the nose, this is layered with deli meats and salted licorice, coffee grounds, purple berries and exotic spice. In the mouth, the wine is supple, fresh and concentrated: a dangerous combination for Shiraz lovers. Wines like this rarely get their chance to age. Lovely. Good. Yes. Drink 2022-2037.
95 points
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2010 Argyle Forest Estate Rowbothams Track Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 13.1%Closure: StelvinMatured for 24 months in old French oak. Deep very dark red colour with tinges of black around the edges and a brick red hue. Lifted aromas of ripe dark cherries are mixed in with some earthy plum like aromas and a hint of chocolate bullets followed by leathery vanillin cedar and spice. Supple and round with low acidity the medium bodied palate has flavours of ripe dark cherries, liquorice, vanillin cedar, subtle new leather and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Aftertaste of liquorice, ripe dark cherries, spicy vanillin oak and touches of new leather.
Drink now.
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2021 Arila Gardens Gardens of Moppa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2029-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMagnificent colour featuring a super saturated inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark purple hue. Nosing draws out aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, liquorice and dark plum along with hints of violets, vanillin cedar, earth and pepper. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits flood the mouth underscored by ripe chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Tense inky finish with scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel characters also evident. Muscular in its feel with a robust yet deeply fruited conclusion.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Shiraz sourced from Moppa in the northern Barossa, a small percentage of whole bunches, matured for 14 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads. Purple crimson in the glass and bursting at the seams with juicy plum, mulberry, boysenberry, baking spices, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, earth and orange blossom. A velvety, pure fruit flow with fine, gypsum-like tannins and a rich chocolatey sheen to the black fruits on the finish. Drink by 2032.
94 Points
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2018 Armstead Estate Moorabbee Road Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)ABV: 14.1%Closure: StelvinTotally opaque black dark red core with a bright purple dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice and dark plum have a eucalypt overlay with some vanillin confectionary and subtle spicy earth notes also present. Soft and plush the mid weighted palate is generously endowed with dark cherry, plum, liquorice and eucalypt flavours. Some light vanillin cedar and pepper are also present. Fine grained tannins finishing with good freshness and a modest aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.1% ![2021 ATR Wines Man Jack Shiraz]()
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2021 ATR Wines Man Jack ShirazGrampians, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAged in older American and French oak barrels. Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Pronounced black cherry, liquorice and dark plum aromas are interwoven with smoked meats, hints of clove and peppered earth notes. Medium to full in body, rich juicy black cherry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a plush feel over a back drop of dried clove, smoked meats, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel characters. Sturdy yet polished tannin structure. The finish deeply fruited, long and generously textured.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2019 Atze’s Corner Boehm’s Block Shiraz]()
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2019 Atze’s Corner Boehm’s Block ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkImpenetrable inky black heart with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas waft out of the glass trailed by some smoky vanillin cedar, dark chocolate and peppered earth like notes. Rich and voluptuously textured the palate is a concentrate of blackberry, liquorice, black cherry and dark plum fruits. Notions of toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha like characters and spicy pepper are sprawled across the back half. Silky smooth yet structural tannin framework. Outstanding power finishing deep, long and opulent.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2020 Atze’s Corner Eddies Old Vine ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkNamed in honour of the two Barossans who planted a vineyard in 1912, the Eddies Old Vine Shiraz is a blend of this century plus vineyard along with fruit from a 59 year old vineyard and a block planted in 1975. Maturation took place in French oak hogsheads of which 60% were new for a period of 30 months.
Dense inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Soaring out of the glass are aromas of ripe dark plum and liquorice which are complimented by toasty vanillin oak, mocha, earth and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and lush, dark plum and liquorice fruits fill the mouth with ample volume and density. Charry vanillin oak, scorched earth and spicy mocha characters ensue. Opulently textured with velvet like tannins carrying a sturdy underbelly. Possesses its trademark show of power finishing long and toasty.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%![2019 Atze’s Corner Zen Master Shiraz]()
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2019 Atze’s Corner Zen Master ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$165. 00Bottle$1980.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2022-2032)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkFrom vines planted in 1912, maturation took place in new French oak puncheons for 24 months with total production limited to 50 cases. Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Engulfing the nostrils are ripe black cherry and liquorice scents followed by blackberry, toasty oak, black olive and peppered earth notes. The large scaled palate is doused with cascading waves of opulent black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruits which overlay a dark chocolate, toasty vanillin oak, earth and subtle blackpepper backdrop. Velvet smooth tannins yet stern in its structure. Magnificent power with a super plush and extraordinarily long finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 15%![2020 Atze’s Corner Opulent Shiraz]()
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2020 Atze’s Corner Opulent ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMaturation takes place in a combination of American and French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. Impenetrable inky black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Heady ripe dark plum and liquorice aromas meld into lightly smoked vanillin oak, fennel, earth and distinct blackpepper end notes. Rich, spicy dark plum and liquorice fruits have a fresh juicy feel. Smoky vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth characters follow on. Velvet smooth tannins with a fleshy medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2020 Atze’s Corner Bachelor ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAtze's Corner is owned by sixth generation Barossa Valley vigneron, Andrew Kalleske. At the heart of the project are low-yielding 1912 and 1951 Barossa Valley Shiraz vines planted adjacent to the locally-known Atze's Corner, in an unassuming plot of land to the east of Nuriootpa on the valley floor. Fruit is also sourced from several other vineyards, also owned by the Kalleske family. Two of the Barossa Valley's prized sub regions make up 100% of the Shiraz in this wine - Ebenezer and Koonunga. Open, small-batch fermentation, hand plunging and pumping and minimal filtering and fining define Andrew's unobtrusive approach. Maturation takes place in a combination of new French oak (30%) with the balance in seasoned French and American oak for a period of 18 months.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas are followed by some dark plum, well integrated vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper. Rich, full and opulently textured the palate is flush with ripe dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits. Beautifully balanced with an underlying freshness, vanillin cedar, subtle earth, faint cinnamon spice and peppered fennel characters sit in the background. Bright juicy finish with polished tannins and a long blackpepper infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2019 Avinta Old Vine Barossa ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)ABV: 15%Closure: Diam CorkImpenetrable inky black core with a bright dark red black hue. Aromas of plum, liquorice and fennel intermingle with earthy dried herb and spicy cedar notes. Rich, deeply fruited and plush the palate is flooded with opulent dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruit with some dark chocolate, vanillin oak, fennel and spice lurking in the background. Superb power and balance with a polished tannin structure and very long, seductive aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2018 Balgownie Estate Centre Block ShirazBendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)ABV: 14.2%Closure: StelvinAged in a combination of French oak barriques and puncheons. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum, liquorice and blackberry aromas have a toasty oak overlay with hints of dark chocolate, scorched earth and blackpepper in the background. Medium to full in body with a plush feel the palate sports spicy dark plum and liquorice fruit over scorched earth, toasty vanillin cedar and blackpepper. Polished yet sturdy tannin structure with a refined mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.2%
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Hand-picked fruit was given a 2-day cold soak and then fermented in open vats with 20% whole bunches and 25% whole berries, 24 days on skins. Matured for 12 months in French barriques and puncheons (30% new). A shiraz rich in Central Victorian charm and honest flavours of its terroir. Buoyant aromas of blackberry, mint, bitter chocolate and earth. Beautifully integrated, everything in its place, with a smooth ride to the finish. Drink by 2030.
95 points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2017 Barossa Boy Lifeblood Shiraz]()
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2017 Barossa Boy Lifeblood ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $69.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMatured for 22 months in a combination of 70% French oak and 30% American oak (30% new).
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting out of the glass are heady aromas of dark plum, blackberry, liquorice and mocha which are followed by vanillin oak and earth notes. Rich blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits have an opulent feel with vanillin oak, earthy mocha and pepper elements lying underneath. Polished yet sturdy tannin structure. Concludes medium to long and fleshy yet relatively refined.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2018 Barwon Ridge ShirazGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinIncludes a component of whole bunches with maturation taking place in French oak barrels. Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas are complimented by smoky vanillin cedar, clove and peppered meat notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry ample body weight and a plush feel across the full bodied palate. Deep, concentrated and opulent yet savoury, notions of vanillin cedar, scorched earth, dried meats and peppered herbs lie underneath. Velvety tannins finishing long, polished and peppery.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%![2021 Battle of Bosworth Shiraz]()
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2021 Battle of Bosworth ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinCertified organic. Impenetrable inky black dark purple colour with a very deep dark purple black tinged hue. Aromas of freshly crushed blackberries infused with graphite are followed by some liquorice, dark plum and white pepper notes. The rich, large scaled palate is awash with blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Providing a robust framework is a muscular tannin structure and bright youthful acidity. Vanillin cedar, fennel and blackpepper characters lie underneath. Excellent concentration and power with a long sternly built finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2022 Beachwood Shiraz]()
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2022 Beachwood ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2024)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinBlack as night in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Plummy cassis like aromas mix with hints of liquorice and an emerging varnishy note. Rich dark plum, liquorice and cherry fruits carry good weight and a juicy mouth feel over subtle vanillin cedar and spice. Polished tannin structure with a fleshy fruit driven conclusion.
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Alc. 14.3%![2019 Ben Potts Fiddle’s Block Shiraz]()
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2019 Ben Potts Fiddle’s Block ShirazLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinFrom 65 year old vine. Dense midnight black colour with a deep dark red hue. Elevated aniseed, ripe blackberry and black cherry aromas are intermeshed with toasty vanillin oak and peppered earth notes. Rich, concentrated and voluminous, the full bodied palate is awash with liquorice, blackberry and black cherry fruits. Vanillin oak, scorched earth and blackpepper characters linger underneath. Opulent and lush yet bold in its structure with ripe sturdy tannins, it powers through to a long finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.8%Other Reviews…..
Despite the Fiddle's Block name, the grapes come from multiple Langhorne Creek vineyards aged 15–80 years; the focus on selection of clones including very old sources; hand or machine picked; small concrete or stainless-steel open fermenters; various vinification including part barrel fermented, part extended maceration. Delicious shiraz showing the sense of place to perfection; small red and black berry fruits on a medium-bodied framework of spicy, savoury fruit and oak tannins; lip-smacking finish and aftertaste. Trophy Best Shiraz at Langhorne Creek Wine Show ’21. Drink by 2042.
96 Points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion![2019 Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz]()
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2019 Best's Great Western Bin 0 ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBest’s Bin 0 Shiraz is produced from the four original Shiraz plantings in the low yielding blocks of the historic Concongella vineyard at Great Western. This includes nineteenth century and mid twentieth century plantings of Shiraz.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Lifted blackberry, red plum and liquorice aromas infused with blackpepper sail confidently through the nostrils followed by some vanillin oak, scorched earth and spicy dried meat notes. Medium bodied, rich and seductive blackberry, plum and liquorice fruits are interwoven with vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered dried meat characters. Refined yet opulently fruited with a polished tannin structure it concludes with a long amply powered aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years
Alc. 14%
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Vines date back to as far as 1868, the youngest 1992. Right there you have an inkling of what is to come: a stunning concentration of fruit. Impressive, but the supple, savoury tannins are up to the task of meeting that deep intensity of black fruits, woody spice and violets. What a team for the future. Of course, this is not to forget the vanillan warm-oak component. A wine of history that still stands firm today. Drink by 2040.
96 points
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2020 Best’s Great Western LSV ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinInspired by the great Shiraz wines of the Northern Rhone in France, this wine contains Shiraz from the best elevated vineyards in Great Western and is co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier (2%). The viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and polish the Shiraz flavours on the palate.
Very deep dark red black shaded colour with a dark red hue. Spicy plum and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with smoked meats, dried herb and peppered earth notes. Delicious plum, blueberry and liquorice fruits carry a succulent feel across the mid weighted palate and show excellent intensity. Notions of spicy clove, light honeysuckle and peppered dried meat characters line the back half. Silky smooth tannins concluding with great length, polish and refinement.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
A co-ferment with a small amount of viognier, brings forth a complex and fragrant wine. Viognier helps lift the bouquet in violet, anise, pepper and briar with black fruits and blueberry. The palate stretches out across the palate in fine, lithe tannins. Fabulous flavour concentration and deliciousness for the price. Drink by 2033.
95 points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionAn elegant and beautifully structured shiraz with floral notes as well as subtle red berry and orange fruit, plus just a hint of spice. The very polished tannin structure drives this along at the long, cool and mineral finish. A blend of shiraz with a small amount of viognier. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 points
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1997 Best's Great Western Thomson Family ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkFour thousand five hundred and sixty bottles of this extraordinary wine were made from the 1997 vintage - that's a total of 380 dozen available for the entire world. The Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz is an International Wine Icon. The vines were established in 1869 by Henry Best and 130 years later the wine enters the new Millennium as one of a wine lover's most desirable possessions.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass in an intense aromatic profile of blackberry and liquorice which crosses paths with vanillin cedar, mocha, earth, hints of leather and spice. The silky smooth mid weighted palate features blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and vanillin cedar flavours over a back drop of mocha, earthy leather and spice. Velvet smooth tannins. Excellent power with some earthy leather characters lingering right through the long and highly refined finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%ORIGNAL TASTING NOTE UPON RELEASE: Each November we anxiously await the release of this wine and with each successive vintage our expectations reach new levels, and yet in the back of our minds we have a nagging tall poppy syndrome - Viv Thomson surely can't produce a better wine than he did last year? He has to falter some time! Viv is too smart to be complacent, and as each vintage is blessed with spectacular fruit, he manages to create its perfect bottle expression. However, when nature turns against him as it did in 1999, there was no Thomson made - severe frosts saw to that. The 1997 Thomson is an expression of Shiraz fruit concentrate. This is almost the perfect wine. When tasted, it achieved the remarkable score of 99.3 out of 100, the highest ranking wine in memory at the time. Opaque crimson colour with mauve edges. Exceptional nose of violets, blackpepper, spice, liquorice allsorts, confectionary, vanilla and an aniseed end note. Totally mouthfilling. Concentrate of Shiraz! Flavours of blackpepper, spice, liquorice and blackcurrant, filling every cavity of the mouth. On the back palate the blackpepper flavour explodes and carrys through the after flavour in an exceptional long aftertaste that lasts for 5 minutes and more. Velvet smooth tannins. Perfect balance. AN AUSTRALIAN TREASURE AND A WONDERFUL PIECE OF HISTORY.
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Deep, bright purple-red, it has seductive sweet cherry fruit, a hint of spice and finely balanced oak on the bouquet; the concentrated yet smooth and velvety palate has perfectly balanced tannins and oak.
97 points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion![2020 Best’s Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz]()
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2020 Best’s Great Western Bin No. 1 ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinIntroduced due to the relative scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin 0 Shiraz wines, the Bin 1 Shiraz aims to provide an introduction to Great Western Shiraz style at a price point that gives the wine broader market access. Made predominantly from Best’s own vineyards it combines the varietals generosity with the region's cool climate elegance.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated spicy red plum and liquorice aromas intermingle with clove, earthy graphite and white pepper notes. Red to dark plum, liquorice and blueberry fruits have a fleshy textural feel with notions of clove, earth and peppered dried meats lying underneath. Fine grained tannins concluding with refinement and medium length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
This is a traditional Australian shiraz in the best sense, with a wealth of black, red and ripe orange fruit. Deep and rich,with a stunningly fine tannin structure and a lovely blood orange freshness at the long, structured and spicy finish. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.comA vibrant, deeply coloured shiraz with that distinctive Grampians peppery bouquet with briar, black cherry, mixed berry, aniseed and bush mint. Pepperiness lights up the palate which is supple and dark fruited, driving long. Drink by 2033.
92 Points
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2019 Best’s Great Western Hamill ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinDeep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark plum and liquorice aromas infused with clove are followed by some smoked meat, subtle earth and peppered herb notes. The elegant mid weighted palate is laden with fleshy textured spicy dark plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a clove, smoked meat, earth and peppered dried herb back drop. Velvet smooth tannins with a refined supple peppered dried herb finish that has a savoury quality to it.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
Deep yet transparent nose of plum, candied orange and wet earth. At once fleshy and elegant on the very focused palate, which has a wonderful delicacy. Long refined finish. From the Sugarloaf Creek Vineyard. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.comHand picked, fermented in small open fermenters, 70% whole bunches. Basket pressed into small French oak barriques for 8 months, blended and placed into 150yo underground vats for 5 months. Comes fully formed into the world, combining black/blueberry fruits, sweet spice, baked earth and wood smoke. Warms on the palate, with a depth of fruit intensity and light savouriness. Tasted soon after bottling and already looking a winner. Drink by 2034.
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2014 Betelgeuse Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)ABV: 14.6%Closure: StelvinMatured for 20 months in old French oak. Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and red liquorice are overlaid by some leathery notes with earthy vanillin cedar and spicy herbs following on. Medium bodied, quite lean and lacking in both richness and depth the palate is flavoured with spicy dark cherries, red liquorice, saddle leather, earthy cedar and spicy herb characters. Dry finish with slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Short earthy leather, dark cherry, spicy vanillin cedar and dried herb aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2016 Betelgeuse Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMatured for 20 months in old French oak. Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted aniseed aromas meld into toasty vanillin oak, clove, earth and spice. Rich toasty aniseed flavours meet up with notions of clove, scorched earth and spice. The toasty clove characters quite prominent leaving a touch of bitterness on the finish. Plush mid palate with velvety tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2020 Bethany Blue Quarry Barrel Select Shiraz - Last Stocks]()
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2020 Bethany Blue Quarry Barrel Select Shiraz - Last StocksBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Jumping out of the glass are seductive aromas of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate followed by toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, powerful and opulently textured, dark plum and liquorice fruits are layered across the full bodied palate with plenty of volume. Toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice characters linger on the back half. Velvet smooth tannins finishing long and plush. Classic old school Barossa Shiraz.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 Bethany Blue Quarry Barrel Select ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMatured for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice aromas are interwoven with vanillin oak, earthy mocha, dark chocolate and spice notes. Rich and plump the flamboyant palate is awash with dark plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a vanillin cedar, fennel, dark chocolate and spice background. Possessing good underlying freshness and velvety tannins it finishes long and opulent yet resoundingly energetic.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2017 Blacatoo Infinity ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkFrom 70 year old vines matured in French and American oak. Spectacular inky black in colour with a very deep bright dark red black hue. Pronounced freshly crushed ripe dark plum, blackberry and liquorice scents are interwoven with clove, fennel, some earthiness and spicy pepper notes. Rich and dense yet with an underlying feeling of freshness the palate is awash with luscious blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which are underpinned by smoky vanillin oak, earthy fennel elements and spice. Bright youthful acidity with polished yet firm tannins and a long vibrant aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2020 Black Jack Chortle’s Edge Shiraz]()
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2020 Black Jack Chortle’s Edge ShirazVictoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFruit was sourced from both Bendigo and Heathcote. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated spicy dark plum and liquorice scents mix with black cherry, vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb notes. Medium to full bodied the palate is awash with lush aniseed and black cherry flavours which meld into some charry vanillin cedar and peppered earth characters on the back half. Polished tannin structure with a fleshy textured aniseed and pepper driven finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2020 Black Jack ShirazBendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAged in small American oak barriques for 22 months. Deep dark red black shaded colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe dark plum and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with vanillin cedar and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich fleshy dark plum, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits overlay a toasty vanillin cedar and spice back drop. Velvet smooth tannins with a long generously fruited conclusion that has a succulent feel to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2020 Bleasdale Bremerview ShirazLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinTotally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of dark plum, liquorice and choc mint which are interwoven with earth and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Generously fruited and fleshy in its feel the mid weighted palate features spicy dark plum and liquorice flavours over vanillin cedar and subtle earthy choc mint characters. Slightly dryish finish with grainy tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Open fermented with 15% whole berries, left 9–12 days on skins and matured for 12 months in French puncheons and hogsheads (10% new). A pleasant medium-bodied shiraz that is bright and fresh, with savoury black fruits and balanced tannins. Attractive price!
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Bleasdale Sparkling ShirazLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA multi vintage Sparkling Shiraz that contains reserve wines going back to 1997, Bleasdale freshening up the base blend every Spring by adding a portion of new vintage Shiraz to it. Fermentation takes place in open vats before maturation in a mixture of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
A plush, richly flavoured sparkling Shiraz.
A frothy purple tinge mousse shows good hold over a black dark coloured base wine that’s finely threaded by a nibble stream of tiny bubbles. Lifted blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice scents combine with vanilla, light toast and traces of earth. Rich, full and satiny, the palate is awash with blackberry and liquorice fruits which create a luscious textural feel. Vanillin oak, subtle dark chocolate and earth elements also chime in. Excellent depth and concentration with a long succulent aftertaste. A great match for the Christmas Turkey.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2014 Bobby Dazzler ShirazSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDeep midnight black colour with a very dark red hue. A bounty of aniseed and dark plum scents jump out of the glass followed by toasty vanillin oak and peppered earth notes. Rich and lush, the palate is doing a remarkable job at holding onto its fruit with lashings of aniseed, blackberry and black plum flavours layered across the medium to full bodied palate. Vanillin oak, earthy fennel and spicy pepper characters lie underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with an impressively long and fleshy finish. Great value especially given the bottle age.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2019 Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle Clos Du LicanApalta, CHILE$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Intense and heady nose of black fruit, black truffles, peppered meat, mahogany, mocha and grilled herbs. Some burnt caramel, too. It’s full-bodied with a rich, plush and creamy palate. So much to offer. Velvety, polished tannins. Hot chocolate marries savory meat. Delicious finish. Big and generous. A new and exciting single-vineyard 100% syrah. Drink or hold.
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James SucklingAll Syrah that spent 23 months in new barrels, the 2019 Clos Du Lican is a gorgeous effort that brings solid depth and richness, yet it's the purity and finesse, as well as the quality of the tannins, that really set it apart. Revealing a deeper ruby/purple hue as well as lots of blackberry and mulberry fruits, it has perfectly integrated oak, medium to full body, silky tannins, and just a complex, incredibly impressive bouquet of peppery herbs, sandalwood, violets, and baking spices. Despite solid levels of ripeness (the alcohol is over 15%), it has a terrific sense of freshness, and again, the purity and balance are something to behold. This gorgeous Syrah will evolve for 15+ years. Drink 2022 - 2038.
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2021 Bowen Estate Coonawarra ShirazCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 14.1%Closure: CorkMatured for 18 months in American oak barriques. Midnight black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Intense liquorice, blackberry and dark plum scents leap out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, hints of dark chocolate, earth and spice. Rich and fleshy but not as heavy as past vintages, the mid weighted palate is layered with red to dark plum and liquorice fruits which overlay some earthy vanillin cedar, subtle dark chocolate and pepper. Polished tannins with a relatively youthful medium length conclusion. A slightly fresher and more refined rendition of Bowen Estate Shiraz.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2019 Brand’s Laira Blockers ShirazCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMatured for 18 months in a combination of used French, American and Hungarian oak barrels.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated liquorice, dark plum and black cherry scents rise out of the glass followed by vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper notes. Bold and rich, the full bodied palate is decorated with mouth filling black cherry and liquorice fruits which meld into vanillin oak, scorched earth and blackpepper characters. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins finishing with a medium length black fruit loaded aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2019 Brash Higgins Omensetter SHZ ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinCertified organic and matured in French oak hogsheads for 20 months. Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Intense dark plum, blackberry and liquorice aromas leap out of the glass followed by lightly smoked vanillin cedar, dried herbs and peppered meat notes. Full bodied, the palate is rich and plush on entry with blackberry, liquorice and bright blueberry fruits underpinned by vibrant acidity. Infusions of dried herbs, earthy vanillin cedar and peppered meat characters lurk underneath. Sturdy yet well integrated tannin structure with a vivid dark fruited aftertaste that sees the emergence of new leather.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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