TASTING NOTES FOR Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Opaque, inky black-purple with a dense, brooding core—powerful and commanding in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Intense and deeply layered, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum with notes of liquorice, roasted meats and toasted spice. Hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and oak add further richness and complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and muscular, delivering concentrated dark fruit flavours of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Layers of spice, chocolate and savoury depth build through the palate, with impressive intensity and structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, grippy tannins provide serious structure and drive. The finish is long, dense and powerful, with lingering dark fruit, spice and savoury oak complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Barossa Shiraz—bold, opulent and unapologetically powerful. Combines immense fruit concentration with structure and depth, built for both immediate impact and long-term cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb or rich game dishes. Also ideal with hearty winter fare and aged cheeses.

BBD Verdict
A serious statement wine—big, bold and built to impress. This is a premium Barossa Shiraz that delivers power, complexity and cellar potential, making it a standout for top-end mixed dozens or collectors seeking something with real presence.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen