Richard Hamilton Ghost Hill Shiraz 2020

A very fine McLaren Vale Shiraz, one which is excellent value. The wine saw a period of extended maceration on skins and then time in a mix of American and French oak. 25% of the American was new, 10% of the French. The remainder was one to four years of age. Near opaque in colour, just a hint of vibrant purple. Notes of cloves, black olives, chocolate, cassis, soy blackberries and aniseed. A richly flavoured, nicely balanced, mid length style. The finish lingers pleasingly. The wine should sail through a decade or more, but it is already approachable and generous. Will make a lot of people very happy.