1847 Gully Winds Shiraz Barossa Valley 2022
- 94
- $70
- Drink by: 2025-2035
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From a superb vintage for the Barossa Valley, this screams generous and approachable, old vine, gorgeously plush Barossa Shiraz – the ultimate crowd pleaser. A maroon/plum hue, the nose exhibits notes of black fruits, cloves, aniseed, soy, mocha, bergamot, warm earth, bay leaves, chocolate and some well-integrated oak, which adds a subtle but vital touch. Quite a dense palate, but the energy from the acidity balances things immaculately. Perfectly structured, the cushiony tannins on a lingering finish, with some serious persistence, tie this wine together. A ten year proposition.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
