Seppelt Mt Ida Shiraz 2023
- 94+
- $55
- Drink by: 2025-2035
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Mt Ida is a beautiful spot overlooking the Heathcote wine region to its south and west. While it can get quite scorching there at times, the 2023 vintage was marked by lots of rain, but some judicious vineyard work resulted in an impressive wine. It has a dense purple colour which stains the glass, and presents incredible black and blue fruit, with loads of spice, chocolate and graphite notes – the aromas are heady yet pretty. The palate is alive and opulent, with firm tannins starting to integrate well. It hides the alcohol and has the structure to see it cellar for another ten years.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
