Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Shiraz (Padthaway) 2021

2021 was a very good, dry and long vintage in Padthaway. The wine saw 18 months maturation in oak, before the final blend was made from a selection of the best barrels. Dark purple in colour. The nose offers notes of truffles, blackberries, chocolate, aniseed, bay leaves and dry herbs. Good focus and intensity, the wine is of mid to good length, finishing with fine, slightly furry tannins. The palate emphasises the chocolatey notes with good structure and provides pleasure now but will continue to do so over the next four to eight years.