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Bruno & George Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa Valley Shiraz may be the archetype of the Barossa, but there are those expressions that transcend the usual heavy-weights by virtue of the experience of those behind them. Such is the case with Bruno & George. Here, deep local knowledge and vast international experience applied to both viticulture and winemaking, comes up trumps. The result is a more transparent wine, mid-weighted of feel and flecked with scents of lilac, salumi, clove, iodine and ample blue fruits. A smooth operator in the mouth, with a long glide to the finish, chaperoned by polished tannins and a peppery lilt. The choice of used, rather than new wood, appropriate.

Alkina Spice Garden Shiraz, Barossa Valley A very welcome inclusion into the Premium Barossa Shiraz Club, Alkinas Spice Garden is 100% organic and biodynamic certified Shiraz from one specific block from which they produced just 44 cases (and some rare magnums). It looks and tastes like a high-gear Barossa Shiraz, with all the ripeness and power matched with a unique minerality.

Typical plum, black cherry, ripe red fruit with layers of dark chocolate and mocha underneath. The wine is a contemporary Barossa Valley Shiraz with over 2 years oak maturation adding subtle fruitcake, vanilla, licorice flavours to this complex wine. A great wine to celebrate with your family adding a certain zest to your festive occasion. Perfectly paired to any pork or beef dishes.

Full-bodied and rich, this Barossa Shiraz displays notes of aromatic black fruit concentrates and touches of subtle oak. With fine tannins that support the palate for a complex finish and lasting impression.

Vintage conditions The 2019 growing season was a challenging one from the start with a very dry winter and spring with frost events in September disrupting budburst. Windy conditions affected flowering and further frost episodes and hail in November caused further challenges. Very hot and dry conditions during summer and lack of rain resulted in small berries and low bunch weights resulting in the lowest yields in recent decades. The resultant wines have great colour, intense flavours and firm tannins. Vineyard selection The “Home Block” Shiraz was exclusively sourced from our estate-grown Block 3A Shiraz vines planted in 1994. Winemaking Once the grapes have been identified to be of optimum maturation and flavour ripeness, the parcels are brought into the winery where they are destemmed and crushed into the open top fermenters. Manual pump overs are conducted twice daily to provide extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. Towards the end of fermentation, the wine is drained and then pressed to a combination of predominately new French oak barrels for 19 months maturation. Careful barrel selection takes place before the wine is blended. The wine is neither fined nor filtered. Tasting Evaluation Colour: Dark purple, with almost black core. Aroma: Intense bouquet of dark plum, black cherry, espresso, with mocha notes. Vanilla pod and gingernut biscuit hide in the background. Palate: Saturated palate of dark berries, savoury French oak spice complimented with fine grain tannins. Vibrant red apple acidity provides focus and length.

Limited Release Indulge in the luxurious experience of our premium Old Vine Shiraz, crafted from the finest, meticulously nurtured vines. This exceptional wine embodies the essence of heritage, with its deep, concentrated flavours of luscious blackberries, velvety chocolate, and a touch of oak. Elevate your palate with each sip and savour the timeless elegance and complexity that only comes from these venerable vines.

This bold Shiraz deliveres notes of dark blackcurrant, along with rich aromas of plum and cherry. Touches of pepper spice and oak complete the palate for a layered and textured finish.

SCHILD ESTATE Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet, Barossa Valley