Fruit for our 2018 Estate Shiraz was selected from our quality low yielding Gomersal Vineyard, fermented on skins for 12 days and then matured in new French oak hogsheads for 18 months to add further complexity and finesse. The very best barrels were selected to produce 705 six packs.

Aromas of blackberry and chocolate combine perfectly with flavours of dark plum and liquorice to produce a balances full bodied wine with structure, silky tannins and excellent length.

FOOD SUGGESTION: One for me, one for you - best served with and in Classic Coq Au Vin (click for recipe).

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward cellaring for a further 15 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

ALCOHOL: 15.0%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
96pts “The fruit for the Estate Shiraz comes from their Gomersal Vineyard in the Barossa Valley. 12 days fermenting on skins and then a year and a half maturing in new French oak hogsheads. Barrel selection led to 705 six-packs.  Again, cracking value and a real step up. A superb vintage which now has a few years under its belt, all adding to the complexity. Opaque magenta. The nose gives black fruits, mocha, dry herbs, chocolate, espresso and cassis. A little sweet oak is evident as well. This is beautifully structured, very long and with silky cashmere tannins. There is focus, weight, balance and length here. Utterly delicious. Enjoy over the next eight to twelve years.” – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

95pts “This is gracefully opulent and sumptuous, showing dark fruit richness, vanillin oak, smoky bacon and dark chocolate notes on the nose. The powerfully expressed palate has layers of silky texture and complex flavours, leading to a immensely appealing, velvety finish.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

93 pts “Deep and dense purple colour. Rich aromas of berry preserve and mocha. A huge wine filled with densely packed blue and black fruits, dark chocolate, and dark and sweet oak-driven spices. Tannins are gravelly and ripe, big but in context with the fruit weight. Goes on and on to a dry finish. Needs time and will reward many years of cellaring.” – Stuart Knox, The Real Review

Shiraz and Mataro for the 2022 Lyndoch Road was selected from our quality low yielding Gomersal vineyard, fermented on skins for 10 days before being matured in new and seasoned American oak hogsheads for 22 months to add further complexity and finesse.

Aromas of black cherry, Christmas cake and cedar, combine with flavours of spiced plum and dark fruits, producing a balanced wine with structure and a lingering finish.

FOOD SUGGESTION:One for me, one for you - best served with and in Mushroom & Creamy Cheese Ragu (click for recipe).

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward patient cellaring for a further 10 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

GRAPE VARIETAL: 85% Shiraz, 15% Mataro

ALCOHOL: 15.0%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

TROPHY WINNER FOR ‘BEST DRY RED BLEND’ ~ 2022 Marananga Wine Show

GOLD; 94pts ~ 2020 Wine Showcase Magazine
BRONZE ~ 2021 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards

GOLD; “The impact on the palate is fluid and aromatic, in perfect harmony with the olfactory qualities, the tannic constitution is silky. The finish balances between soft heat and freshness, leaving a saline flavor. The beauty of this wine is due to the magical symbiosis of these exuberances.” ~ 2020 Vinalies- Paris Wine Show

92pts; “Deep, dense, dark red/purple colour. The bouquet is fresh and bright with dark fruit aromas, touches of oak-char, spice and graphite. The wine is rich and deep in the mouth, intense and satisfying, with a touch of lushness, lovely balance and poise. Drinkability is high, but it would also take some age. A serious glass of red and great value.” ~ Huon Hooke, The Real Review

92pts; “A deep, dense purple colour. Dark chocolate and ripe plums, a vivacious nose - black olives and hoisin, oak is soft and subservient. A luscious and generous mouthful. Chocolate and blackberries, tannins soft and acidity measured. A true crowd-pleaser.” ~ Nick Butler, The Real Review

4.5 STARS; Eligible for Wine of The Year Taste off ~ 2020 Winestate Barossa & Eden Valley
90pts ~ 2021 Halliday Wine Companion