Greenock Creek Third Estate Shiraz 2022

From the excellent 2022 vintage in the Barossa Valley, the Shiraz here is the R6 clone. It is planted on what is known as the Jaensch strip in their Moppa Vineyard. Maturation was in American oak, half of it new. Under cork. Deep purple with a dark ruby rim, this is still appearing a little more closed and concentrated than its younger sibling, but they are both rather special wines. The nose reveals aromas of blackcurrants, chocolate, bay leaves, black olives, soy, even a touch of mudcake and a hint of warm earth. The oak is well handled, and the wine is deeply flavoured and impeccably balanced. We have focus and direction with immense length through to very fine tannins. This could easily be cellared for the next twenty to twenty-five years if one wished. Drink the 2023 before this wine, but to be honest, they’ll both drink well over many years.