Auswan Creek Consul Selection 35 Year Old Vines South Australia Shiraz 2019

While Auswan Creek is based in the Barossa Valley, they have ventured further afield for this wine, sourcing it from around the State of South Australia, looking for vines of 35 years in age. It is part of their ‘Diplomat’ series. Crimson/maroon in colour, there are immediate red berry notes, with coffee grinds, spices and cherries on a lifted and fragrant nose. There is some firm grip on the finish, which has impressive persistence. Nicely balanced and well structured, though obviously still youthful at this early stage, this has a good future for anyone who wants to squirrel a case or two away for a decade.