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.

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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