Greenock Creek Third Estate Shiraz 2021

The fruit for this gorgeous Barossa Shiraz, from one of the truly great vintages, is sourced from what is known as the Jaensch strip, which sits on the top of their Moppa Vineyard. Maturation included a significant percentage of new American oak, over a period of eighteen months. The colour here is an opaque magenta with a purple rim. There is certainly oak still evident at the moment, wrapping around very generous fruit. An approachable style which is soft, plush and decadent. On the nose we have aromas of blackberries, mulberries, dark chocolate, plum pudding, cold tea, smoked meats and soy. A wine of great length and excellent balance, the structure is seamless and the tannins delightfully satiny. A cracking and quite classic Barossa Shiraz which has taken full advantage of vintage conditions. A fifteen-to-twenty-year proposition.