Greenock Estate GE Barossa Shiraz 2018

A richly flavoured Barossa Valley Shiraz from old vines, which has spent considerable time maturing in French oak, the wine already has the very best part of a decade under its belt, and it shows the benefits of that. Under cork with a heavyweight bottle. Deep blood red with a russet rim, notes of vanilla oak are still in evidence but have been well handled and add to the overall impression of a sleek and appealing red. On the nose, we have notes of chocolate, mocha, cassis, plums, cigar boxes, aniseed and dried herbs with hints of smoked meats. There is a gorgeously seductive texture here with good length, concentration and balance, and the wine finishes with velvety tannins. A cracking Barossa Valley Shiraz that will continue to provide pleasure for at least another fifteen years, longer if you wish.