Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz 2020

A fine McLaren Vale Shiraz with great promise for the future but also providing pleasure at the moment. This is the team’s prestige Shiraz from a single vineyard in the region. The vineyard is on sandy slopes not far from the ocean. Just 250 cases made. Deep garnet in colour, the nose opens with appealing red fruit notes. There are warm earth tones, cherries, bay leaves and leather. The palate is soft and gentle, with juicy acidity, sleek tannins, good acidity, focus and length. Lots to like here but every indication is that this will get better and better over the next six to eight years.