John Hill Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023

John Hill was the bosun on the HMS Buffalo, which arrived as part of the establishment of the colony of South Australia in 1836. Leon Hill, the founder of this McLaren Vale winery, is a descendent of John. The wine is under cork. Dark maroon hue for this superb McLaren Vale red. It is bright and bold, a fine example of warm climate Shiraz. Richly flavoured, it is chockful of notes of coffee beans, chocolate, licorice, florals, plums and blackberries. Good oak, still in the process of integration, but all is proceeding well. That said, this will be even better in twelve months. A plush texture, good intensity, serious length and fine tannins – everything is in place for a long life. Enjoy this over the next ten to fifteen years