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97
/ 100
Ned Goodwin MW -
96
/ 100
Gary Walsh -
96
/ 100
James Halliday's Wine Companion
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, McLaren Vale
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"This wine is typical of Koomilya in terms of its iodine, anise and blueberry notes, but without the dramatic mid- palate sweetness of other wines from this site. And yet in this instance, the tannins feel even firmer, with a salt, kelp and licorice frame. This will age very well. A true exploration of a great terroir. 97 points. Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com March 2024"
- Ned Goodwin MW
96 / 100
"A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974. This is a distinctive wine, and yes, we often say it, but it seems the Shiraz carries the memory of the Gewurtz of its roots. Purple fruit, rose oil and musky perfume, some exotic spice, Turkish apricot and some dried fruit character, but also juicy raspberry too. It medium to full-bodied, dark and juicy, has immaculate fine-grained tannin, surprisingly cool clean acidity, and a distinctly stony and ‘mineral’ feel, with a supple dark red fruit finish of superb length, offering a flourish of perfume and spice to close. Superb wine."
- Gary Walsh
96 / 100
"Native ferment with 20% whole bunches and 16 days on skins; maturation in a 2800L oak vat. Although the most lifted and fragrant of the Koomilya shiraz triad, this has the same drive and effortless power, and at relatively modest alcohol. Musky, dusky florals, panforte spicing, dried orange peel, blackberry pastille, salumi, coal dust, iron, black coffee and fresh cherry pulp. This is the least upholstered of the block trio, which is neither here nor there, but there is a certain drive and relative lightness that distinguishes it as something quite individual, and also quite special. 96 points. Marcus Ellis, Wine Companion Aug 2024"
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974 by Jill and Don Cant, the previous owners. Grown on ancient, dark grey slaty siltstone laminated with ironstone facing South at an altitude of 116m. The last block to be restored to health, GT stands for grafted or Gewurztraminer, take your pick.
Hand harvested on the 27th of February, immediately crushed with 20% left as whole bunches. Gently pressed after spontaneous fermentation and 16 days on skins. Settled in tank for 16 days, racked off yeast lees and sent to a 2800L three year old French oak vat and one two year old extra-large French oak puncheon for malolactic fermentation. Racked once after malo and bottled, unfined on the 28th of October 2022.
Flavour Profile: Energetic aromas all vibing in unison: red cherry, raspberry and cream, crushed spice,
iodine sits back, bourbon barrels and faint woodsmoke, cassia bark, cedar and clove, rounded out by the sweet aroma of a rainy weekend afternoon.
Structure & Texture: Dark perfume appears on the palate and builds in tension and charm. Supple flavours start high and slowly descend before tumbling down a silky finish. Pomegranate molasses stir the tannins into a dervish of sweet red flavour, and remind us all to dance with someone we love. Full of life and vigour. - Stephen Pannell
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity