Dark-purple hue, but bright and alive. Inviting. In rude optical health. Aromas of crushed plums and dark berries; sarsaparilla, dark liqueur chocolates; graphite, lavender, and bay leaf. Pink pepper freshly crushed; aniseed and brighter blueberry notes. A savoury bare-waft of toasted oak - just. Rounded yet taut in fruit length. The evident ripe, deep almost blackberry fruit is yet sotto voce, whilst the more stressed and tense fruit high-notes are - vice versa - giving and friendly. A grainy, finely-tannined middle palate with a gentle grip. A long finish and, ultimately, a syrah built around a subtle acid structure - as syrah should be.

• Vintage: 2022
• Varietal: Shiraz
• Brand: Heirloom Vineyards
• Region: Adelaide Hills
• Country: Australia
• Pack Size: 750mL
• Closure: Screw Cap