Shiraz

Yarra Valley, Victoria.  "Deep, verging on inky, colour; an intense wine in every respect, taking no prisoners and a nigh-on perfect example of how much power cool-grown shiraz can generate with its moderate alcohol. And while tannins are certainly present, it's the bright blue and black fruits and attendant acidity that provide the horse power, not oak or tannin extract...

Eden Valley, S.A. The 2018 vintage, according to fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke was one 'graced by wonder', and it celebrates several significant Henschke milestones, including 60 years of Hill of Grace and 150 years of Henschke family winemaking, which now spans over six generations...   

Barossa Valley, South Australia. Very, deep red with a purple hue. The aroma is distinctively Barossa Valley: black and red, ripe fruits with a solid, concentrated core. The seamless class of perfectly rip fruit and French oak is a stand-out here. The palate structure of Ned and Henry's delivers in every aspect of the brief. The fruit flavours are full and concentrated yet soft and ...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

McLaren Vale, South Australia. This Shiraz shows the characters this vineyard has displayed since the start, but perhaps in a more elegant, harmonious and balanced form. Its consistency is comforting and reassuring, buttressed by blue and black fruit notes throughout...

McLaren Vale, South Australia. Lively, flowing Shiraz red fruits and firm tannins, medium body and an earthy finish. Minimal oak influence, youthful and natural, with nice subtle elements of florals and spice to match the vibrancy of the fruit...

Henty, Victoria.  Deep red colour with a forward nose of ripe plum fruit, subtle pepper, damp earth and tar. The palate is full and long with sweet red fruit, robust but ripe tannins, perfect lively acid and complex earthiness...

Adelaide Hills, S.A. The soft palate displays sweet berry fruit, dark plum and Asian spice, followed by smooth chocalatey French oak and silky fine tannins. Following maturation in French oak for over 12 months, this wine will benefit from careful cellaring and is best decanted prior to serving...