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97
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2014
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Aged on lees for 24 months in a 60/40% mix of American and French barriques, the American oak seasoned for 3 years in France and coopered using the immersion bending technique. The bouquet is exceptionally complex and fragrant, with spiced plum and oak translating to the equally complex medium-bodied palate. Its fundamental elegance is captured by the long palate and aftertaste. A wine with unlimited exploration opportunities."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
A mix of hand plunged & pump over techniques in the traditional style influenced this wine. No whole bunch is undertaken for the Grains of Paradise. American Oak is sent to France for a 36-month European seasoning before being coopered into barriques. The wine is then aged "sur lie" to give an interpretation of the traditional Barossa style with a contemporary twist.
The 2014 Grains of paradise is deep colour, darkly scented plum pudding lift with some fine sweet oak present. Generous mouth filling width to the palate. Spicy long flavours with apparent but resolved tannins. Rich but balanced, showing all that is best in the traditional Barossa style. Lovely complex length of flavours to the finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity