Arila Gardens Moppa Shiraz 2023

From the Arila Gardens vineyards on Moppa Road in the Barossa, a small percentage of whole bunches were included in the ferment, the remainder whole berries. Maturation was for sixteen months in older French oak hogsheads. The colour here is purple/maroon. We have aromas of chocolate, coffee beans, mocha, a hint of bitter almond adding complexity, black fruits, sage, warm earth, blackcurrants and soy. This is still youthful and really would benefit from some time in the cellar before opening. Fine balance, sleek tannins and very good length to finish. If you can leave it for two to three years, it will reward, and then it will continue to be enjoyable for at least the following five to eight years.