Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz

Australia

2021
Delicious, medium to full bodied red made from grapes grown on a strip of ancient Cambrian soil on the east facing slopes of Mount Camel in Central Victoria.
14.5% vol.

Appellation: Heathcote (Victoria)

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Winemaking: The grapes were fermented in a combination of open and closed top fermenters. Aged in predominantly small French oak barrels (15% new) for 12 months before bottling.

Awards: James Suckling: 93 points.
Wine Companion (Ned Goodwin MW): 91 points

Tasting Notes: Bright purple. Fragrant, delicious aroma of dark berries and white pepper. Medium to full bodied with intense, ripe fruit and some smokey notes, only seen in the great vintages. Long and well-balanced.
Best enjoyed: 2023 to 2028.

Presentation: Cardboard boxes of 6 bottles with twist-cap closures

What do the experts say?

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James Suckling: "Very pretty depth of fruit, with sliced smoked-meat, dark-berry and earth aromas and flavors that follow deep into the wine. Some smoky undertones. Bark, too. So gorgeous to drink now."

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