There are some wines that arrive with presence before the first glass is poured. Our 2023 Old Vine Shiraz is one of them.
Awarded 95 points by Toni Paterson for Halliday Wine Companion, and carrying the coveted Halliday Special Value Wine red star badge, this is a wine that speaks clearly of old vines, patience and place.
Fruit for this Shiraz is drawn from 50 year old vines, and that maturity shows in every part of the wine. Old vines do not shout; they offer depth, balance and quiet confidence. In the glass, this translates to a supple, graceful and full bodied Shiraz with genuine presence and poise.
Toni Paterson’s review captures the character of the wine beautifully; rich red plum, dark chocolate, a hint of spearmint, green spice and beautifully balanced oak. It is generous without being overdone, layered without feeling heavy, and carried by a natural vitality that gives the wine flow and length.
What makes this recognition especially pleasing is the combination of quality and value. A 95 point score is worth celebrating on its own; the Halliday Special Value Wine red star badge adds another layer. It recognises not just the calibre of the wine, but the value it represents in the glass.
For us, this wine is a proud expression of what mature Pyrenees vineyards can deliver. It reflects the strength of old vine fruit, the patience required in the vineyard, and the careful work in the winery to let that fruit speak clearly.
The 2023 Old Vine Shiraz is available online now and pouring at the cellar door. A special wine; and officially special value.