A rich Shiraz from a serious organic producer. Gemtree make reds that are harmonious and natural, but also inky-dark and luscious. Their organic McLaren Vale vineyards produce ripe juice that goes through an indigenous fermentation then 12 months in large and small French oak. Ethical and sustainable, but rich and satisfying.
Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Selected from parcels of fruit that make fragrant and juicy wines, Bloodstone is a pure and velvety Shiraz evoking ripe red cherries and blackcurrants.
A lifted and aromatic wine with notes of red cherry, black current, blueberry and a hint of spice. The palate is medium-weight with a soft and generous mouthfeel. Well-balanced acidity highlights the vibrant and complex red and blue fruits yet still maintaining purity and elegance."
90/100 & Buy of the Week, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, November 2021 (2019 Vintage)
"The colour is a deep, vibrant red/purple, the rich aroma recalling ripe plums and fruitcake while the palate is medium to full-bodied and soft, fleshy and well balanced. It’s been smartly tailored for early drinking, although it will also take some age. Good value."