Gundog Estate M Burton Shiraz 1

This eponymous release from Matt Burton of Gundog Estate is worthy of his name. An innovator in the Hunter Valley, while always ensuring tradition is acknowledged.  The wine is a blend of 2018 and 2019 vintages but is definitely more than the sum of its parts. Masterfully blended spiced and bright shiraz fruit, this powerful release is layered, supple, generous and elegant. The evocative palate glides like quicksilver and weaves a complex tapestry and delights without exception. A benchmark release for a good reason. 

Regan Drew

Regan is a regular wine columnist for the News Regional Media "Weekend" Magazine and digital "Life" sections. A graduate of the Australian Wine Research Institute's Advanced Wine Assessment Course #47 he was awarded with Distinction WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits, has been an Associate Judge for the New South Wine Awards plus a couple of little stints helping out in the Hunter Valley and Tasmania during vintages with small but quality winemakers.