Three clones (100-year-old, PT23, 1654). Vines planted 1999. Fully destemmed, with a mixture of crushed and whole berries. Some Marsanne, Roussanne & Viognier included in the ferment, less than 3% and not on the label. 23 days on skins, 25% new oak hogsheads, 19 months in barrel.

A vintage that plays on the aromatic elegance and finesse of Shiraz, 2023 has produced a wonderfully perfumed wine, with savoury depth and concentrated blue fruits. The nose is fresh and lively, with aromas of blueberry, violet and fennel, along with notes of five-spice and white pepper. The palate, simultaneously silky and serious, laden with inky blue & black fruits, has an undertow of savoury, ferrous complexity and gossamer tannins. A sophisticated, mid-weight wine that will drink well from the outset and over the next 10 years or so. – Sandra de Pury

From vines planted in ’99; contains less than 3% marsanne/roussanne/viognier. A bright crimson red. Elegant and perfumed with its aromas of spiced red cherries, raspberries and white and black pepper together with a touch of violets. It’s a little more approachable than the ’22 at the same age, with silken and persistent tannins rounding out a beautifully balanced wine to drink now and over the next seven to 10 years. 95 points. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion Aug 2025

Subtle aromas of plums, dark cherries, cured meat, wet earth, violets and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with superfine tannins, bright acidity and a soft and seamless finish. Such a lovely mid-weight shiraz with a nice aromatic lift. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 94 points. Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com Mar 2025