Altera Terra Fidelis Shiraz 2021

A different shade of Shiraz here with a multi-regional blend of fruit sourced from Murrumbateman, McLaren Vale and Pyrenees. The rich, expressive entry to the wine grabs your attention. Shades of ripe blueberry, raspberry, pomegranate, vanilla, spice – plenty of spice – and so lifted. The dial turns up a notch or three on the palate, building in layers of flavour and depth, velvety and intense. Retains Murrumbateman’s fluid drive, all red fruited with a touch of spice. The lingering wild bush, peppery and exotic notes come courtesy of the Pyrenees, with McLaren Vale plushness throughout. Oak is there, never prominent. Tannins are beautifully crafted, contributing to the effortless flow of the wine. Fidelis explores a lot of territory, filling every crevice and nook with amazing, sustained flavour.