Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley/McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023

Continuing the theme of regional blends, this is a marriage that really works – Clare Valley and McLaren Vale, and the best of both. American oak hogsheads were used for maturation, a mix of new and older, for between twelve and fifteen months. Dark maroon, the nose exhibits notes of black cherries, violets, dried herbs, plums and mulberries. A delicious Shiraz which is seamlessly structured, offering good length, cushiony tannins and firm acidity. The oak is well integrated and there is a touch of bitter almond on the finish. A wine which is full of promise, to be revealed in full over the next six to eight years.