2021 Estate Shiraz
McLaren Vale
The 2021 Estate Shiraz is hand crafted from grapes grown on blocks 1, 9 and 10 of the Lloyd Brothers McLaren Vale Estate. Each parcel was selectively picked and fermented in small open fermenters, then basket pressed to new and seasoned French oak. After 14 months the best barrels were selected to create the Estate Shiraz. This wine shows lovely rich, ripe, dark berry fruit on the palate with overtones of mocha, spice, black pepper and liquorice. Approachable in its youth this wine will happily age for 10+ years.
92 points Halliday Wine Companion
“A smooth operator, exuding a phalanx of dark fruits, a potpourri of spice, anise and mocha- to vanillin-oak overtones. Full bodied, to be sure, but far from heavy. This will appease those seeking weight as much as those on the mission for freshness and a strong regional voice.” Ned Goodwin MW
91 points JamesSuckling.com
“Aromas of crushed plums, black cherries, crushed stone and graphite. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Steady and enveloping with an array of black fruit and ground spice. Just a hint of wood spice. Best after 2024.” James Suckling