Lights Valley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021

The fruit here hails from a single vineyard in the central, north-west of the Barossa Valley, known for its low yields. Fermentation is in discrete small batches and includes a percentage of whole bunches. Maturation is in a mix of French and American barrels and hogsheads for a year. This wine comes from a wonderful vintage for the region. Under Diam. Opaque maroon with a magenta rim, there is good oak integration here, but there are vestiges of it still evident. They combine neatly with an array of aromas, including chocolate, blackberries, smoked meats, cassis and licorice. There is serious intensity here and very good length, through to fine powdery tannins. The palate sees a move to more soy and beef stock notes. The wine finishes with excellent persistence and it will easily handle the next ten to twelve years.