Carillion Fenestella Shiraz 2019

The Davis family has had a long involvement in the wine industry and the Carillion Estate in the Orange region is part of that. If you think this is a new name to you, they are involved with the Tallavera Grove Vineyard in the Hunter Valley and in a partnership with that region’s star restaurant, Bistro Molines (if you have not been, add it to the bucketlist).

The Fenestella Shiraz represents the Hunter Valley in the Carillion portfolio and this wine is a fine example of what the excellent 2019 vintage can offer. It also exhibits the gentle influence of French oak. Coming from century old vines does not hurt, either. Purple/maroon in colour, there is an alluring nose with a mix of spices, dry herbs, florals, plums and raspberries. A seamless palate through to ever-so-fine tannins, on a very long finish. Bright, fresh, still young and with a promising future, there is a great deal to like about this wine which has a good decade ahead of it.