🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with an opaque ruby core and vibrant purple highlights. Rich, dense and youthful in the glass, reflecting the concentration and intensity of old-vine Barossa Valley Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Inviting aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry leap from the glass, layered with fragrant sweet vanilla, baking spice and subtle dark chocolate. Rich and expressive, the bouquet is both generous and beautifully balanced.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and opulent, delivering a luscious core of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry. Rich flavours of vanilla, dark chocolate and liquorice are seamlessly woven through the fruit, while fine tannins and balanced acidity provide excellent structure and persistence.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety and mouth-filling with polished tannins and impressive concentration. The finish is long, smooth and satisfying, lingering with ripe dark fruits, sweet spice, mocha and subtle oak complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Barossa Valley Shiraz that showcases the richness of old-vine fruit with modern winemaking precision. Matured for 12 months in American oak (30% new), it combines generous fruit, integrated oak and refined structure, making it enjoyable now while rewarding cellaring for up to eight years.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, char-grilled rib-eye steak, slow-cooked beef cheeks, barbecued meats, rich casseroles and mature Cheddar or aged Gouda.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A superb value Barossa Shiraz that delivers everything lovers of the region look for—intense dark fruit, generous oak influence, silky texture and exceptional depth. Rich, approachable and immensely satisfying, it’s an outstanding choice for any premium mixed or straight dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷