DON’T TELL GARY SHIRAZ 2022

If Gary hasn't cottoned on to this wine yet, then he really needs to look at his awareness of what's going on around him. This is a big seller for us and a wine that just keeps growing in popularity.

The story goes like this… This wine is a labour of love – one the accountants didn't know about. In 2014 winemaker Jo Nash discovered an exceptional parcel of Shiraz from the Grampians which she gently crushed, then tucked away in some ridiculously expensive French oak barrels to age for 12 months. Gary McPherson was the GM and also an accountant. He obviously approved as this has been produced since then with incredible success.

The wine speaks for itself – minimal intervention, purity of fruit, Shiraz at its best.

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Our DtG Shiraz is created by sourcing and harvesting only the very best premium Victorian fruit. As soon as primary fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into 500L French Oak Puncheons (80% New Oak, 20% 1 Year Old), where it was left to go through malolactic fermentation. With minimal intervention, the viticulture/winemaking was more important than ever.

The DTG Shiraz is a beautiful dark garnet colour with black cherry, blueberry and mixed spice on the nose. Hints of pepper and soft oak spice are beautifully integrated with blackberry fruits and medium bodied silky tannins.

This is a special occasion wine. Drink with like-minded wine lovers who enjoy sticking it to the man! Take a moment to admire the gorgeous colour of the wine, then it’s a perfect match to charcuterie and cheese, char grilled steak, or a meat pie. Do what you want to do, just DTG."

5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Opulent and enticing, the perfumed bouquet shows black and purple fruit intensity, cedar, clove and dark chocolate aromas. It’s concentrated and richly textured in the mouth, delivering plump mouthfeel backed by layers of silky tannins, finishing superbly long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2034."

5 Stars & 93/100 The Wine Writer, October 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Deep ruby hue with aromas of violets, plum, Christmas spices, bramble berries, and a hint of white pepper. Big and ripe on the palate, with sweet fruit and spice leading to a smooth, lingering finish of espresso and chocolate. Soft, ripe tannins lend structure to the powerful fruit—lush and bold, perfect for a smoky slab of barbecued goodness."