Description / Reviews
"A variety that is at home in the Barossa Valley, and in our opinion, its most compelling expression in the soils of the Western Ridge. A fresh aromatic and elegant take on the Barossa wine that manages to harness the power and complexity the Barossa is known for. A contemporary wine combining lifted black-blue fruits, roasted spices, anise, and firm savoury accented tannin structure, which are a clear expression of the soils in which they are grown. The Artisan Shiraz will drink well from release with a vigorous decant but will soften over 5 years and continue to improve for the next 10-15 years. It is, at its core, a food-friendly wine so enjoy it with good food and great company." - Winemaker Notes
"From the Greenock Estate (92%) and Gomersal (8%) vineyards. There is also 8% of Mataro included in the blend. The wine spends eleven months of oak, 18% of it new. 2,000 dozen. This is an inky dark purple in colour. The nose exhibits notes of chocolate, black forest cake, dark berries, bay leaves, blueberries and aniseed, with a gentle oak influence still evident. There is juicy acidity, appealing focus and direction, a lingering finish and very fine tannins, with everything in place. Lots to like here in this wine which really does promise even better things in the years to come. Eight to twelve years with ease, more if you need them. Excellent buying." - 93 Points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
