Château Tanunda 50-Year-Old Vines Barossa Shiraz 2022

A year and a half in a mix of new and older French barriques, has seen a wine of grace and intensity emerge. This is really good. Granted, not priced for everyday drinking, but even at this price it drinks better than many wines which will cost you double or more. A near opaque, black hue, this is dense and gorgeous with a plush and generous structure. The nose is dominated by notes of cassis and plums, along with deftly handled oak. A powerful wine, yet one which is almost cuddly, with soft and gentle tannins. It has impressive length and will drink wonderfully well for the next fifteen years. Love it.