Description

Classification and blind tasting of all our 2017 barrels was painstakingly carried out by several family members, who somehow managed to narrow it down (with no arguments) to the exact same barrel. This Reserve is the result of a barrel that stands just an inch above the rest.

GRAPE VARIETY
93% Shiraz 7% Cabernet

VINEYARD REGION
Western Ridge, Barossa Valley (Hoklas)

WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

MATURATION
20 months in old American shaved oak and brand new French oak ends

COLOUR
Dense, super dark ruby red

NOSE
Inviting, instant shout out to Western Barossa – Dark Meats/Wild Meats – Hints of rosemary & lavender (Mediterranean herb garden) – Black olive – Subtle hints of new French Oak, balanced out by old American Oak – Notes of beef stock

PALETTE
Bright, tense yet still energetic.
– Hitting your back palate instantly is flavours of fancy cured meats
– Not too be misconstrued with smokiness, the gaminess flavours of bacon bones call to your attention
– The disciplined use of varied oaks (new/old/French/American) assist with silky satin tannins
– Finished off with lingering hints of mocha

PEAK DRINKING
Now to 2035+