Craneford Number No 1 Limited Edition Shiraz 2021

This is something really special. Granted, not priced for everyday drinking, but it is a bargain when compared to many prestige releases. Again, twenty-two months maturation in oak, 20% of which was new. An opaque maroon colour, there is certainly an oak influence evident here, but it is well integrated. Everything about this wine screams quality, especially the fruit. Richly flavoured with notes of chocolate, nutmeg, hints of vanilla, coffee beans, plums, cocoa powder and blackberries. The wine is finely balanced with impressive length, with intensity running the full journey and never wavering, before finishing with sleek and silky tannins. This is perfect for fans of big, bold and richly flavoured Barossa Shiraz. A cracker.