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Modern, fun, cooler climate Shiraz from a cool part of Margaret River. Minimal intervention and no artefact, simply naturally expressive of the variety and the place it is grown.
A cool dry spring delayed vine development by 2-3 weeks, allowing time to open canopies which paid off come veraison. December, January and February brought consistent dry and warm conditions which saw vine development catch up nicely. Yields and bunch weights were a highlight, with fruit displaying beautiful balance. Ideal mild conditions allowed Chardonnay to develop bright acidity and sound flavour ripeness. March brought three small rain incidents, the most significant of which occurred post white harvest. Cool evenings and moderate daytime temperatures with afternoon sea breezes were ideal for gentle, consistent tannin ripening in our reds which maintained dense flavour. Low Marri Blossom presence resulted in the largest netting program since 2019, with bird pressure at a high during harvest. Overall, vineyard plots have shown excellent balance with more fruit and canopy, reflecting vine health and minimal heat stress from a milder season.
90 Points
A youthful red in the glass. Lifted aromas of dark cherry, spice, earth and dried herbs. Mid-weight, bright and crunchy, with a core of blue fruits, pepper and spice. The tannins are shapely and the finish is spritely and snappy.
93 Points
This is a most stylish modestly priced shiraz, showing how it can be managed in Margaret River. It’s medium bodied with deep earthy primary plummy characters emerging on the nose and filtering through into the balanced palate. Fine chalky tannins and gently managed oak complete a very good wine. V22.
93 Points
As usual, this is a spicy number and aromatic, full of dark plums, wafts of menthol and ironstone – there’s a lot going on. It’s savoury, with the palate fleshing out to full bodied with attractive silty tannins. Good drinking now. V22.