Vintage 2018 (not
yet released)
Very
expressive on the nose, with striking blackberry notes, followed by dark
chocolate, vanilla and smoky elements. Broad and rich in flavour; saturated
with black ripe fruits, a fine tannin structure and layers of brambly fruits,
with the finish being fresh, and very long. A classic example of basket press
shiraz, and one of the finest to date !
Vintage
Conditions –
Dry and hot during December and February. Some rainfall during January.
Drink – At its best: 2022 to 2038
Vintage 2017
Wonderfully ripe and perfumed, the bouquet shows blackberry,
dark plum, olive and vanillin oak characters on the nose with a touch of pepper
spice. The palate delivers excellent weight and fruit intensity, beautifully
supported by rounded mouthfeel and silky tannins, finishing lingering and
flavoursome.
Vintage Conditions – Wet and extended growing/ripening season. Higher yields
resulting in wines with more vibrancy, red fruit characters and finer tannins.
Drink – At its best: now to 2027
Vintage 2016
Splendidly fruited and immensely appealing, the bouquet shows
dark fruit richness together with vanilla, cedar, toasted spice and olive
characters. It is wonderfully weighted and richly textured with excellent
intensity and persistency, beautifully supported by silky texture and supple
tannins.
Vintage Conditions – Dry and hot during December
and February. Some rainfall during January.
Drink – At its best: now to 2026
Addictive aromas of black/blueberry, dark plum, vanilla pod,
chocolatey oak and warm spice on the nose. The palate is robust and delectable
with multi-layered mouthfeel and silky tannins that are mouth-coating,
finishing superbly long and gratifying.
Vintage
Conditions –
Wet January, very warm and dry February.
Drink – At its best: 2023 to 2037
Vintage 2014
This is clear for what it is; the richly fragrant bouquet
shows dark berry, cake spice, walnut, floral and cedar characters, leading to a
concentrated palate that’s beautifully polished and flowing. A wonderfully
structured shiraz, it’s generous and powerful with delightful refinement.
Vintage Conditions – Cold/wet spring, wet February. Late vintage.
Drink – At its best: 2022 to 2036
Showing core of sweet fruit intensity with vanillin oak,
anise and violet notes, the wine displays excellent weight and richness with
waves of silky texture and supple tannins. It’s filled with distinct varietal
flavours combined with gorgeous complexity, making it lip-smacking and
satisfying.
Vintage
Conditions –
Warm to hot and dry.
Drink – At its best: now to 2035
Vintage 2012
Dense and brooding, this is sumptuous and brimming with
delicious notes of blackberry, dark plum, mocha, clove and cedar on the nose,
leading to a powerfully expressed palate that’s mouthfilling and persistent.
There are loads of tannins, yet it’s silky and perfectly balanced.
Vintage
Conditions –
Warm. Slow ripening period.
Drink – At its best: 2022 to 2038
Vintage 2011
Beautifully composed and styled, the wine shows sweet plum,
mulberry, tapenade, cedar and fragrant spice aromas on the nose, followed by a
wonderfully flavoursome palate that’s generously textured and persistent.
Graceful and seductive with excellent complexity
Vintage
Conditions –
Very cool and wet conditions
Drink – At its best: now to 2030
Vintage 2010
This substantial shiraz is impressively fruited and
expressed, showing blackberry, Black Doris plum, smoked game, tar and toasty
oak characters on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent
depth and richness with the impact continuing to the sustained finish. Solid
and robust with great volume flavours.
Vintage Conditions – Warm conditions, good spring rainfall.
Drink – At its best: now to 2034
Vintage 2009
The flavours are striking and delicious with layers of dark
fruits, olive, vanillin oak, dried herb and pepper spice. It’s succulent and
fleshy on the palate, offering splendid weight and generosity, beautifully
complemented by refined texture and chalky tannins. Super long and engaging.
Vintage
Conditions –
Very warm – hot conditions.
Drink – At its best: now to 2031
Vintage 2008
This is opulent and fabulously expressed on the nose showing
blackberry, plum jam, clove, game and cedar characters, followed by a superbly
concentrated palate that’s mouthfilling and lingering. It’s delectably
flavoursome and classically structured by plenty of polished tannins.
Vintage
Conditions – Very
hot and dry. Heatwave (40oC for 14 days) during harvest.
Drink – At its best: now to 2032
Vintage 2007
The wine shows gorgeous dark fruit notes with seductive
nuances of roasted hazelnut, anise, thyme and floral on the nose. It’s
wonderfully weighted on the palate, offering excellent density and persistency
with a lengthy firm finish. It’s bold and structured, designed to partner rich
flavoursome dishes.
Vintage Conditions – Very dry and hot conditions. Extremely low yields and
difficult growing conditions.
Drink – At its best: now to 2029
Vintage 2006
Wonderfully complex and inviting, the bouquet shows sweet
fruit richness with warm spice, cedar and dark cocoa notes. It’s powerful yet
graceful on the palate, displaying terrific fruit intensity backed by
beautifully rounded mouthfeel and silky tannins. Brilliantly styled and
delightfully maturing.
Vintage Conditions – Even ripening – cool. Good summer rainfall.
Drink – At its best: now
Vintage 2005
Super complex and seductive, the wine shows sweet berry,
leather, dried fruit, smoked wood and dark spice notes on the nose, followed by
a beautifully rounded palate that’s succulent and flavoursome. Wonderfully
perfumed and inviting, it’s graceful and hedonistic.
Vintage
Conditions –
Even ripening – warm and dry
Drink – At its best: now
Vintage 2004
It’s brooding with dark fruit richness combined with vanilla,
toasted nut, tapenade and leather notes on the nose. The palate delivers
excellent weight and intensity, wonderfully supported by plush mouthfeel and
fine, grainy tannins, making it luscious and sturdy at the same time. A
glorious offering.
Vintage Conditions – Even ripening – cool and extended ripening period
Drink – At its best: now to 2028
