Curtis Ancestor McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022

Under Diam, this is impressive stuff. Maturation was for three years in fine grained French oak hogsheads, all of which were new. McLaren Vale Shiraz from the excellent 2022 vintage, the colour is dark red/magenta. There is vanillin oak still evident here with integration proceeding. The nose gives us notes of plums, florals, cigar boxes, licorice, black fruits, spices and bay leaves. Good intensity throughout, the wine is well balanced, finishing with satiny tannins. A silky, almost velvety texture throughout and a very long finish, this could be enjoyed anytime over the next fifteen to twenty years, longer if needed. It has improvement in its future.