Brokenwood Shiraz Hunter Valley 2022

Many will remember this wine from years gone by, when it was a high quality quaffer and bargain buying. Someone made the decision to crank it up even further, though sadly and inevitably, the price followed. Now, it is a really first class Shiraz from the Hunter and worth every cent of the somewhat elevated tag. Serious stuff, here. The grapes are harvested from the younger sections of the Graveyard Vineyard, a fine pedigree if ever there was one. 100% French oak, of which 25% was puncheons and a total of 25% new. Vibrant purple, the nose gives us spices, cassis, raspberries, cranberries and a hint of aniseed that are fresh and delightfully exuberant. There are abundant tannins, but they are very fine ones. With impressive length, this is utterly delicious with spices and cherries on the palate. A ten year proposition and still great buying.