Longview Yakka Shiraz 2021

2021 was a superb vintage in the Hills and this is amply reflected here. The fruit is sourced from five different blocks, all north-facing. A small percentage of whole berries is included in the ferment, which sees thrice daily pumpovers. The wine then spends a year maturing in a mix of new (just 5%) and older puncheons. Dark maroon colour, the aromas include chocolate, black olives, bay leaves, dry herbs and blackcurrants. The wine offers a soft and approachable texture, impressive length and silky tannins. The palate sees even more of those appealing chocolatey touches with hints of cigar box notes emerging. A refined and attractive cool climate style, this will continue to develop over the next half dozen years and drink well for a decade after that.