GILO Special Reserve Shiraz 2022

This is so unmistakably peak McLaren Vale Shiraz in all its mannerisms. Imbued with a generous powdering of mocha creaminess threading around its black fruit core, there’s something else going on here, an identifiable iron/blacksmithy character in the nasals, before spilling into a rich, generously fruited, mid-to-full bodied Shiraz with plenty of spice and sweetly supportive tannins. Lots to appreciate, a wine to go back and forth to sip after sip for ongoing intrigue, and with all its minutiae in play now, it’s a terrific bet for future explorations in 5 to 10 to 20 years. What a joy!