Vibrant and perfumed, this Margaret River Shiraz bursts with violets, black cherries, and pepper spice. The palate is plush and juicy with ripe plums, red berries, and hints of mocha, framed by bright acidity and fine chalky tannins.

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Fragrant and perfumed, violets, lavender, black cardamom and black pepper surround the nose. The density of black cherries, boysenberries and blueberries is inherent. Clove, cinnamon, smoke, char and petrichor provide delicate complex.

Plush and luscious, with buoyant acidity, dense Satsuma plums, redcurrants and raspberries feature on the palate. Nuances of mocha and torched orange filter through to long structural and chalky tannins.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screw Cap
Harvest: March – April 2023
Oak: Approximately 14 months in French oak barrels
Varietals: Shiraz 100%
Skin Contact: Approximately 3 weeks of fermentation and skin contact
Winemaker: Leeuwin Estate
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decant for approximately 1 hour before serving. The 2023 is approachable when young, but gentle aeration helps open its dark fruit, spice and savoury character while allowing the tannins to soften.
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, beef, pork, sausages, smoky barbecue dishes, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses. Particularly well suited to grilled lamb chops, beef short ribs or pork ribs with a smoky glaze.