Château Tanunda The Château Bethanian Shiraz 2023

So named as it hails from the sandy loam soils on Bethany Creek (Bethanian is the name used by some locals when they refer this, the oldest settlement in the Barossa – we are talking the 1840s). The wine spent eighteen months in a mix of French and American oak, both new and older. Just 1,000 cases. A maroon hue, the nose reveals notes of florals, black fruits, coffee grinds, chocolate, bay leaves, spices, soy and sarsaparilla. Even a touch of blueberries emerges with time in the glass. There is juicy acidity, sleek tannins, good focus and very good length here. A wine of bright flavours, this is an attractive single vineyard Shiraz, which will provide delicious drinking for the next ten to twelve years.