Austins Moorabool Valley Geelong Shiraz 2023

We get to the serious stuff here. From the Moorabool Valley in the Geelong region, there is a small contribution from whole bunches in the fermentation. The wine spent time maturing in French oak, and a little Croatian, as well. The final blend is a barrel selection. A magenta/purple hue and in a spicy cool climate style offering notes of black cherries, aniseed, sage, animal skins, truffles, blackberries, leather and beef stock. This is supple and sleek, with a creamy texture and silky tannins. The oak is deftly handled and there is impressive length and balance. A wine which offers elegance, but also intensity and the two sit comfortably together. Enjoy over the next eight to ten years.