Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2023

Shiraz from the Frankland River sub-region of the Great Southern is now well established as one of our leading wine styles. Well, it is for me. The team use 5 to 10% of whole bunches in the fermentation. This wine has already picked up a trophy from the prestigious Melbourne Wine Show, suggesting I am far from alone in my admiration. Opaque purple, the nose reveals notes of cranberries, cold tea, spices, coffee grinds, mulberries, bay leaves, plums and mulberries. Such a seductive and gorgeous texture, the wine is well structured with focus and excellent length. Satiny tannins linger for almost an eternity. A wonderful Shiraz which will surely work brilliantly for the next two decades.