Altus/Rise Ascension Shiraz 2024

The fruit used for this fine Margaret River Shiraz was destemmed for fermentation and the whole berries were allowed a partial carbonic maceration. Maturation was for nine months in French oak barriques, 30% of them new. Opaque purple, the nose revolves around notes of plums, raspberries, chocolate, cassis, tobacco leaves, freshly unearthed beetroot and mixed dried herbs. There is good oak integration here, with fine tannins and a juicy finish of medium length. This will provide pleasure for the next eight to ten years.