ROCKBARE SHIRAZ 2022

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"If you’re after a light Shiraz, this is not the red for you. It’s inky black and dripping with ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and liquorice underpinned by mocha and spice. The voluptuous, fleshy mouth-feel is laden with velvet smooth tannins and a long, dark chocolate, spicy mocha and vanillin oak aftertaste. If you’re keen to cellar, 4-5 years would do it justice. Perfect for your next barbecue or steak night.

Sourced, like our Grenache, from a single vineyard on the gentle eastern slopes of McLaren Vale. The vineyard first planted in 1992, produces distinct wines of place. Its unquie high wire trellis system allows for good sun exposure to the fruit throughout the growing season and consistent access to the trunks, crucial for maintining healthy vines. 

A fragrant nose of fresh blueberries, a little vanillin, mixed spice, cedar and a floral hint of perfumed violets. Approachable, graceful palate of mulberry and blueberry compote. Up front, juicy flesh of plum with underlying notes of chocolate coated coffee beans, mint, black pepper, and a hint of earthy truffles. A solid backbone of supporting acidity extends these characters towards the finish."

5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, September 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows dark fruit intensity, game, star anise, cocoa and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays lovely concentration together with plump mouthfeel and fleshy texture, leading to a splendidly long, delectable finish. At its best: now to 2036."