Chateau Tanunda 50 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2018

There is an interesting comparison to be had here with the Chateau Tanunda Ebenezer Shiraz, which is a decadent and immediately impressive expression of Barossa Shiraz that shouts drink me now. This wine is quite a different and more traditional Barossa beast, built for the long haul. I liked the Ebenezer Shiraz more for now but a good chance that will change with time.

Deep ruby in colour, it’s understated now but also reserved and confident with concentrated aromas of leather, chocolate, ground spices and sweet oak. It’s quite tightly bound too and complete which bodes very well for the future. That fruit focus then continues on the palate and with a surprising elegance and again there is brooding power of dark, earthy fruits which then hold for a long, sustained finish thanks to ample tannins. You could miss this as a youngster but give it time as it is sure to shine long and bright.