A standout from a top vintage, this elegant yet powerful Shiraz is bursting with aromas of fresh blackberry, juniper, tobacco, and dried herbs. Notes of black olive, espresso, and roasted meat add depth to the vibrant red fruit core. Aged in concrete, it offers silky texture, fine tannins, and a long, savory finish. Drink now or cellar for up to a decade.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Aug 31, 2021
Drink: 2021-2030

Aged in a concrete tank, the 2018 Avenue to Gold Shiraz features some strong notes of black olives, espresso and roasted meat set against a backdrop of plummy fruit and garnished with hints of wild herbs. From a top-flight vintage, it's medium to full-bodied and amply concentrated, but it doesn't come across as heavy or overdone, instead being silky and refreshing on the palate and finishing long, mouthwatering and savory. I suspect it will drink well for at least a decade. 

Jamessucklings.com | JS 92
Published: Oct 6, 2022

Aromas of fresh red fruits, paprika and ground clove. Full-bodied with powdery tannins. Savory and spiced on the palate with a solid core of red fruits and berries. Nutmeg and thyme come through. Drink now.

Loveovergold.com.au

Avenue to Gold possesses a very lifted aromatic and excellent ripe fruit that create a lasting mouth feel.

The Avenue to Gold 2018 displays a vibrant crimson colour. Aromas of Fresh blackberry and juniper which evolve to pipe tobacco, dried sage and rosemary. The wine enters the palate with power and presence carrying liquored blackberry and coal dust flavour at first impression. It turns savoury slowly delivering black peppercorns and umami notes which provide a lovely mouth watering finish.

This wine has a very complex finish which touches on both fruit and savoury details. Avenue to Gold’s fine tannins and acidity will bring pleasure in its youth and allow long cellaring.