Gibson Wines Reserve Shiraz 2018

Gibson Wines is one of those near cult producers that, every time I try any of their wines, I tell myself I must seek them out and try more. This seriously good Shiraz has confirmed just that. At this early stage, it is not exhibiting quite the exuberance of the Dirtman, but more structure, more complexity, more promise. A barrel selection, from a mix of French barrels and hogsheads, some new and some more mature, in which the wine spent 18 months.  Chocolate, mocha, coffee beans with impressive intensity and length. A wine that is terrific now, but offers so much promise.