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95
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James Halliday's Wine Companion
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir / Shiraz
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Yarra Valley
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
3-5 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"A blend of 50/50% pinot noir/shiraz, destemmed and co-fermented then matured for eight months in aged French puncheons. A vivid crimson purple, this leaps out of the glass with its vibrant mix of ripe raspberries, potpourri spices and pink peppercorns. Medium bodied with some concentration and tannin from the syrah while remaining supple and light on its feet. A delicious wine that can be enjoyed now but will still be looking good in four to five years."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
Vibrant, charming , medium-bodied dry red, a unique co-ferment of Pinot Noir (50%) and Shiraz (50%). A tribute to the wines made in the 1920's by legendary Hunter Valley winemaker Maurice O'Shea and a wine to showcase our sites and the season. Very bright mid-crimson red. Good density. Highly aromatic florals, blue and red fruits, lovely spices. The Pinot Noir component gives the wine the red fruit and the framework of tension/structure whilst the Shiraz adds the plump soft blue fruits, juiciness and charm to the blend. This wine is designed to drink young, however due to such a fruit driven season it will reward careful cellaring over the next 5+ years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity