Brokenwood Verona Vineyard Shiraz 2022

The Verona Vineyard in the Hunter was first planted back in 1968. It is located across the road from the Graveyard Vineyard. 2022 was an excellent vintage in the region and this is the eighth time they have released this wine as a single vineyard effort. It is surely one of the best. 100% French oak puncheons, but none of them new. This is an explosive purple hue with the nose exhibiting notes of black cherries, aniseed, soy, black fruits, coffee beans and leather. There is a pleasant hint of cherry cola and bubble-gum as well. Dense but dancing, seamless and sleek, there is an entrancing creamy texture here with really exciting length, fine acidity, silky tannins and near perfect balance. For enjoying over the next ten to twelve years.