Glen Eldon Twisted Trunk Reserve Shiraz 2023

A small patch of Barossa Shiraz, planted way back in 1865, provides the fruit for this stunning and deeply flavoured red. It was always going to have a tough time following on from the wonderful 2022, but it manages to more than match it. A mix of new and older oak is employed. This is a dark but gleaming purple with such an alluring nose, richly aromatic. There is chocolate, cassis, mocha, blackberries, a flick of vanillin oak which is in the process of integration, graphite, soy, cloves and cocoa powder, with an enticing line of blueberries. So much to like here. Excellent length, a fine line of vibrant acidity, balance and sleek tannins. Such a generous and welcoming style, but it still has at least ten to twelve years of providing pleasure ahead of it. Quintessential Barossa.