Raspberry and boysenberry aromas leap from the glass here, and they translate nicely through a fair amount of oak spice. As the spice integrates with a little time, and the fruit softens a bit, this will achieve the elusive bold elegance that the best Shiraz is famed for. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Heirloom Vineyards, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz 2018
By Rich Cook