Passel Estate Shiraz 2017

This was a vintage that has become a bit of a sleeper. The wines, while in some cases initially closed, are starting to emerge while retaining that smooth harmonious palate. It’s a medium bodied Shiraz from what was quite a cool vintage with lower tannins. It has a peppery, plummy palate showing nice dried herbs and spices. The palate is controlled and tightly held with a neat padding of oak while chalky tannins add their bit to sustain the finish.