Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Vineyard Shiraz 2023

A intriguing expression of McLaren Vale fruit, with maturation occurred in French oak puncheons of which 25% was new. A wisp of spearmint and Flannel flowers, some bush thyme and dark blackberries on thorny stems. This is moody and savoury with Assam tea tannins, carob and tonka bean. Some clove and olive tapenade. Its brittle herbs and sub soil earthiness make this quite the character driven wine and a wine that continues to pull you into its deep pool of flavour. A fascinating wine to mull over with a steak tartare on crisps. Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years further.