Barton Rise & Barton View Rise Shiraz 2021

From the Barton Rise and Barton View vineyards in the Barossa, yet again we see how good the 2021 vintage is in that region. Under cork, the wine has a purple magenta hue. Lifted aromas include mocha and chocolate to the forefront, with licorice, blackcurrants, bay leaves and coffee grinds. Love this. The wine is intense, seamless, balanced, has focus, silky tannins and excellent length. The oak is evident but deftly handled. The pleasing chocolate notes never waiver. This will provide a great deal of pleasure over the next ten to fifteen years.