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96
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Ken Gargett – Winepilot.com -
96
/ 100
Ray Jordan -
96
/ 100
Sam Kim
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, McLaren Vale
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"A superb Shiraz from a great vintage in McLaren Vale, the wine spent twenty months maturing in a mix of new and older French oak. A wine which screams class. This is a near opaque maroon with a dark purple rim. A gorgeously ripe nose, this is all mocha, chocolate, coffee beans and cassis. There are flavours of dried herbs here, with blackberries and mulberries, plums, cocoa powder and deftly handled oak. Great extraction with fine balance, bright acidity and serious length. Supple, silky tannins tie everything together with a lingering finish. A stunning McLaren Vale Shiraz which has ten to fifteen years ahead of it. 96."
- Ken Gargett – Winepilot.com
96 / 100
"There’s McLaren Vale royalty behind this wine. It was founded back in 1980 by Geoff Hardy and is now under the control of Bec Hardy. It is quintessential McLaren Vale shiraz. Rich and concentrated opulence from the start with a plush blackberry and plum-infused palate that powers effortlessly to a very long finish. Smooth succulent and delicious, a cracking wine."
- Ray Jordan
96 / 100
"This is immediately enticing on the nose, showing black and purple fruit richness, warm spice, toasty oak and vanilla aromas with a seductive floral overtone. The palate delivers outstanding concentration and depth, wonderfully enhanced by velvety texture and beautifully melded tannins. Superbly composed and expressed with splendid structure and refinement."
- Sam Kim
Tasting Notes
6th generation ICONIC name from South Australia. This winery has a direct link to the 'father of the South Australian wine industry" how was one of the regions first settlers in 1850.
Deep, inky purple with a vibrant ruby rim, this premium McLaren Vale Shiraz offers an intense bouquet of dark fruits, including blackberry, plum, and black cherry, interwoven with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, and exotic spices. Subtle notes of cedar, licorice, and a touch of eucalyptus add complexity and depth. Full-bodied and opulent, it displays a luscious core of ripe blackberries and juicy plums, complemented by layers of mocha, black pepper, and sweet spices. The palate is beautifully structured, with velvety tannins and well-integrated oak providing a balanced, seamless mouthfeel. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, spice, and a hint of smokiness, showcasing the quintessential characteristics of a premium McLaren Vale Shiraz – powerful yet elegant, with remarkable depth and complexity.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity