Stonehouse Reserve Shiraz 2023

The fruit here is sourced mostly from the team’s Western Ridge vineyards, including Stone Well, Seppeltsfield, Marananga and Greenock, as well as Ebenezer. All vines are in excess of thirty-five years in age. This wine sees a little more oak than some in the portfolio, and 25% of that oak is new. The team also include 5% whole bunches. Deep maroon with a blood red rim, no question that there is noticeable oak influence at this stage, but integration is proceeding well. The nose reveals aromas of mushrooms, dried herbs, chocolate, coffee grinds and black fruits. A sleek texture, impressive length through to a lingering finish with fine and powdery tannins, this is an excellent Barossa Shiraz and will provide pleasure over the next fifteen years.