The 2019 Dave’s Block Shiraz comes from a special old vineyard in Blewitt Springs, perched on cool, sandy soils that give the wine a fresh, spicy lift. You’ll find mentholated cherry notes on the nose and a medium to full body with crisp acidity and nicely textured tannins. It’s a bit more restrained than some past vintages but still a solid, age-worthy McLaren Vale Shiraz with plenty of character.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Oct 31, 2021
Drink: 2023-2040

Lightly mentholated cherries appear on the nose of the 2019 Shiraz Dave's Block Blythmans Road Blewitt Springs. It's an attractive, medium to full-bodied wine whose modest tannins are accentuated on the finish by the acidity, giving it a crisp, slightly astringent feel. It lacks the excitement of the 2018 or 2016 but remains a solid effort that should age well. 

Twohandswines.com

Dave's Block is a very special old vineyard perched on an elevated site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The soil is classic white sand over clay, the cooler elevation allows the grapes to slowly mature. The hallmark of this wine is its lifted spicy aromatic profile and the beautifully textured and persistent tannins. 

Soil: Deep bleached white sand overlying mottled orange clay.
Aspect: North/Westerly
Row orientation: East to West
Vine age: 50 years old
Elevation: 152m
Sub district: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

Closure Type Cork
Volume (ml) 750ml
Varietal Shiraz
Region McLaren Vale
Alcohol (% vol.) 13.8%