Yelland & Papps Limited Cuvée Shiraz 2023

Sourced from the Old Bamboo Vineyard in Greenock and tended by David Materne, these vines were planted in the 1960s. This is de stemmed whole berries matured in 50% new French oak on lees for 24 months. A pool of blackcurrant, plum and bilberries, with a circle of carob and coffee grinds. Licorice bullets, tanned leather and long pepper. The palate lifts with dancing acidity and some pillowy tufts of soft tannins. Dried bay leaf and oregano add to the crimson hues and the palate is discerningly dry and yet refreshing. This is the kind of wine you order at a restaurant and then continue to reorder till the night is almost through. It’s full of gentility and sophistication. An ideal match for any dry aged steak. Drink now or will cellar for another 5- 8 years further.