Fully destemmed but uncrushed Shiraz from Melton’s Krondorf and Koch sites was given a cool maceration and fermentation for up to two weeks prior to a gentle membrane pressing. The pressings and free run were combined prior to transfer to American oak barriques (15% new) for 28 months. The oak was specially chosen, having been seasoned for three years before being coopered using the immersion (water) bending technique rather than fire bending. This assists with a gentle, even oak influence perfect for old-vine, dry-grown Barossa Shiraz.

2021

“This is a quintessential Barossa Shiraz and really looks good from such an excellent vintage. A few years under the belt helps. Quality Barossa fruit is evident, with a touch ofoak. Notes of plums, mocha, cassis and black fruits, this is big and bold, seamless in structure with fine, satiny tannins, excellent length and immaculate balance. A 15-year proposition, if you have the patience, but superb drinking already. Such an impressive Barossa Shiraz. Drink now–2039” 96 points, Australian Vintage Journal

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95 points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

2022

“The nose gives us aromas weaving through cassis, plums, chocolate, mocha, cold tea, blackberries and bergamot. Just a hint of charcuterie as well. There is great length here and satiny tannins. The wine is seamless and superbly balanced. It will easily handle 15 years in the cellar, continuing to improve over that time. Love it. Paradise, indeed. Drink now–2040” 95 points, The Vintage Journal 2026