🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby to inky crimson with a dark core. Dense and powerful, reflecting old-vine concentration and pedigree.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and layered, showing blackberry, dark cherry and plum.
Lifted notes of black pepper, clove and spice intertwine with cedar, graphite and subtle floral lift—hallmarks of Great Western Shiraz style.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and structured, delivering intense dark fruit—blackberry, cassis and plum—wrapped in fine spice and savoury complexity.
The palate shows depth and precision, with beautifully integrated oak adding notes of dark chocolate, liquorice and subtle earth.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky yet powerful, with fine, persistent tannins and bright natural acidity.
The finish is long, layered and savoury, with lingering dark fruit, pepper and spice carrying through.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Great Western Shiraz—elegant, complex and built to age.
From one of Australia’s historic regions, known for producing perfumed, spice-driven Shiraz with finesse rather than sheer weight.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, lamb, venison or game dishes.
Also exceptional with slow-cooked meals or aged hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious collector’s Shiraz—layered, refined and built for long-term enjoyment.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds heritage, complexity and a true icon wine to the selection.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷