2018 1890's Vineyard Shiraz
The fruit used to produce this super premium Shiraz were harvested from low yielding, Ancestor vines planted in the 1890s in the Barossa sub region of Vine Vale. It has been determined that these precious vines were in fact the parent vines to the now famous cuttings that were taken to plant the Rolf Binder ‘Hanisch’ vineyard in 1972.
Pure Shiraz flavours of plums, red berry fruits and chocolate are balanced with soft velvety tannins that linger very well on the palate. Matured in all new oak, with the majority being American, this is a rich and full-bodied wine that highlights classic Barossa Shiraz.
This wine will age gracefully for many years and pays homage to the veteran Barossa growers who have treated these very old vines with great respect to enable the future generations to reap the rewards.
Reviews
2018 Vintage - 96 points Halliday Wine Companion
Fruit from Vine Vale. Matured in new and seasoned American oak barrels. Rolf Binder puts it better than I can: 'Tended for many years by the wily old grower, Vic Kraft, these ancestry, low-yielding vines produce grapes that have uniqueness gnarled into them.' Chinese five-spice, incense and supple tannins tell the story of grand old vines, at once effortlessly enticing and infused with timeless endurance. Top-class American oak sets it off impeccably, heightening its milk chocolate mood. The finish holds to kingdom come. Drink to 2043
2018 Vintage - 95 points James Suckling
From a parcel on Magnolia Road, planted in the 1890s, this has a subtly earthy array of violets and blueberries with some blackcurrants and pastry. The palate has a very elegant feel with such long, linear and centrally contained tannins. Long, blackberry and blueberry flavours here. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
2017 Vintage - 96 & 95 points Halliday Wine Companion
