Terra Felix Beechworth Shiraz 2017

An elegant style of Shiraz from the cooler Beechworth region, which saw 80% whole bunch fermentation with the remainder, whole berry ferment. A year maturing in French oak, before blending and bottling. Deep red/garnet hue. Notes of dried herbs and roast meats, spices, leather and rose petals, with cherries and vanilla plus gentle and well-integrated oak. A supple texture and a lingering finish with fine tannins brings the wine to a close. Perhaps, it could do with a touch more intensity to lift it to the next level, but it seems likely that might come with time in the cellar. It will certainly drink well for a decade.