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Black cherry, raspberry, honey nougat, liquorice, and a hint of orange peel on the nose

Very dark colour, complex nose of blackberry/mulberry and plums with a touch of oak spice, palate is rich and full flavoured with blackberry/dark plum fruit softly textured and layered structure with integrated vanillin oak and fine tannins on the finish. An iron fist in a velvet glove style which is well suited to quality grilled beef such as rib eye.

lifted aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla are accompanied by vibrant dark berry fruits on the palate. The finish is long with fine grained tannins from sixteen months maturation in a combination of French and American oak.

Appearance: bright On Nose: floral and fruity, zinc oxide-inflected, with generous, slightly green aromas of fresh herbs, pepper, cordite and black cherry fruit On Palate: peppery, light and acid high and juicy Mouthfeel:, smooth, lively, medium weight, a bit thin and fairly tart-edged with crusty tannin. The length is good to very good, with the pepper and green notes echoing on the finish. Paring with Food: Real meatness Drinks: 2022 – 2024. Chill lightly Expert Comments: by Michael Gobel, John Szabo, MS and David Lawrason, of WineAligh From cool climate, sandy limestone soil and sea-proximate and breezy location. Polished and composed; speaks in clear, succinct and knowable varietal tones, the kicks into high acid gear while real meatness prevails, a solid drop no doubt; The joy is all in the fresh blackberry-cassis fruit.

Chris Ringland is one of Australia’s most beloved winemakers. Every release from Chris sends Australian wine lovers into raptures and this is no exception. The Maker Edition Shiraz is a limited release, overflowing with all the power and rich bravado we love and expect from his wines. Sourced from vineyards just south of the historic township of Tanunda, the wine is lavished with additional time in oak to ensure it is primed for a long and fruitful stay in the cellar. But if you lack the patience, this is a wine ready to impress at all stages in its life.