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Shiraz

Shiraz

2022 Shiraz

Hand-made, slow and gentle is the winemaker’s mantra, resulting in a shiraz expression of balance, complexity and concentration. A savoury amalgam of spice, blue and dark fruits, with a subtle spine of French oak and natural tannins

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Description

Ben Murray has been making our Barossa Shiraz now for many years, typically harvesting from the family-owned and operated vineyards of Marananga. Marananga, in the famed western sub-region of the Barossa Valley, is superb for growing Shiraz, with deep rich soils interspersed with limestone shelves. The 2020 vintage was noted by the harsh growing season at the end of a three-year drought. Yields were below average, but the growing conditions had a marked effect on the ripening of the grapes and resulted in the development of a powerful wine.

Awards

Peter Nixon - The Wine Libertine
94 / 100
Accountants might hate hail, but here is a great example of a positive outcome to quality, reducing yield to increase concentration. The old ‘what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger’ adage. Coupled with the first vintage in the spanking new winery, this is possibly the finest BM Shiraz release to date. Hand-made, slow and gentle is the winemaker’s mantra, resulting in a shiraz expression of balance, complexity and concentration. A savoury amalgam of spice, blue and dark fruits, with a subtle spine of French oak and natural tannins. Old world sensibility that enhances, rather than diminishes its Barossa Valley Shiraz credentials. Already approachable, this wine will age gracefully over the next decade or so, building complexity and interest. Drink now with slow-braised beef and mushrooms. 94+/100 Peter Nixon, The Wine Libertine
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
95 / 100
“Beautifully styled and enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, sweet cherry, olive and roasted nut aromas on the nose with a lovely touch of dark chocolate. It’s equally satisfying on the palate displaying plump mouthfeel backed by creamy texture and delightfully infused tannins, finishing persistent and delectable. At its best: now to 2038.” 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Details

  • Vintage2022
  • TypeRed Wine
  • VarietyShiraz
  • Variety Composition

    | Six pack

  • Volume750ml
  • Alcohol Volume14.5%
  • Winemaking

    Hand harvested and crushed. Fruit fermented and vinified for over 25 days allowing extended skin contact, daily cap plunging and gentle pump overs to ensure total coverage of juice through the must. Gently basket pressed after vinification. 18 months in barrel for maturation, in new and old French and American oak barriques. The wine was bottled at optimum maturation and shows great potential for ageing.

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