1847 Gully Winds Reserve Shiraz 2022

Sit down for this one. You need to be comfortable and centred to drink this, as it’s a big fella Barossa Shiraz weighing in at 15.5% abv, clinging as it drips down the glass and seriously proud of its physique. It’s fleshy and ripe, oozing dark crimson plum compote, mid-dark chocolate (not too bitter), peppery spices and big warm hugs of classic Barossa Shiraz personality. The oak regime employed has threaded through the fruit-powered palate, finishing with a subtle tawnyish like note. Give it some air at first, and worth noting it delivers even long-lasting, big energy for days after opening. You’ll need to appreciate this Schwarzenegger style of Shiraz to fully warm to it – and if you do, big ups.