Curtis Ancestor McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Under Diam, this is from a cracking vintage. A McLaren Shiraz which is powerful and powerfully flavoured, from older vines, which should drink well for at least a couple of decades. The wine spent two years maturing in a mix of French and American oak, some new. Black/maroon, we have notes of chocolate, mocha and gorgeous cassis notes, as well as licorice, florals and coffee grinds. Notes of cherry morph more to the sour cherry on the palate, which really works. The oak integration is proceeding well and the wine has impressive balance. A long, long finish here, with silky, and yet slightly chewy tannins. A really appealing and exciting red.