Planted in 1865 it is a small dry grown gnarly old vineyard producing tiny quantities of intensely flavoured fruit. Hand harvested these gems are then given tender loving care in the winery. An exhilarating expression of the very best Barossa Shiraz can be and truly a world class wine

Tasting note
This is sumptuous and powerfully expressed, showing blackberry, dark chocolate, baking spice, and toasty oak characters on the nose. The superbly weighted palate delivers outstanding depth and richness, wonderfully complemented by velvety texture and beautifully pitched tannins, finishing plush and gratifying. At its best: now to 2040.

Score: 97/100
By Sam Kim, Wine Orbit