TASTING NOTES FOR Heathcote Estate Shiraz Heathcote Victoria 2023

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with an opaque ruby core and vibrant purple highlights. Dense and youthful in the glass, reflecting the concentration and pedigree of this premium Heathcote Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Powerfully aromatic, revealing layers of blackberry, dark plum and blueberry, complemented by black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and subtle smoky French oak. Hints of black olive and spice add further complexity and regional character.

👅 Palate
Rich and beautifully composed, delivering concentrated flavours of blackberries, plums and dark cherries wrapped around notes of mocha, liquorice and savoury spice. Twenty percent whole-bunch fermentation and maturation in large French oak puncheons contribute exceptional balance, texture and finesse. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide impressive structure and length.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Full-bodied and velvety with beautifully integrated tannins. The finish is long, polished and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark fruit, black pepper, cocoa and elegant oak spice with a distinctive mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated expression of Heathcote Shiraz that combines power with elegance. Rather than relying on sheer weight, it showcases remarkable purity, concentration and refinement, making it an outstanding example of the region’s world-class Shiraz style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with chargrilled rib-eye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, beef short ribs, venison, duck, rich mushroom dishes, aged cheddar and hard alpine cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Heathcote Estate Shiraz 2023 is an exceptional premium Shiraz that captures everything great about the Heathcote region—intensity, elegance and remarkable balance. Packed with concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity and a beautifully polished finish, this is a wine that drinks superbly now yet has the structure to reward careful cellaring for many years.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷