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94
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
15.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Matured 20 months in 35% new French oak barrels. The effect of a sprinkle of co-fermented viognier skins (just 3%) in deepening the colour and introducing a tropical nuance to Barossa shiraz is profound. Deep, vibrant purple in hue and in flavour, this is a powerful, ripe style of inky, black-fruit concentration. High-cocoa dark chocolate oak, firm, refined tannins and warm alcohol stretch out a long and lively finish."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
Hentley Farm is a boutique, single estate vineyard that focuses on producing premium quality single-estate and single-block wines reflective of their exceptional Barossan terrior. 'The Marl' takes its name from the fruit grown on red clay loam over marl (a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and limestone) which reduces the water and nutrient availability producing low crops and rich flavours.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity