2024 Mystery Barossa Shiraz Deal No. 5967

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Ray Jordan - Winepilot

This comes off some very old dry-grown vines that unusually have never been grafted. The aromas are intense, with a plummery, slightly black fruit character merging. Palate is intricately integrated with the fine chalky tannins, plush, smooth fruit, and nicely applied oak. This is an exquisite wine where the palate offers so much. Bright with energy and drive. Gosh, I could drink a bit of this

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Ken Gargett - Winepilot

From aged dry-grown vines, ungrafted of course, fermentation is with whole berries in open vats, before maturation in old French oak barriques, on lees, for fifteen months. Purple/mauve in colour, on the nose we have notes of bay leaves, cassis, chocolate, plums, vanilla, spices and mulberries. A wonderfully supple texture, there also hints of bacon fat emerging on the palate. The wine has serious length with bright acidity, impressive balance, good focus and satiny tannins on the finish. To be enjoyed over the next twelve to fifteen years.

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Russ Gallagher - Vino Masters

Deep ruby-purple with excellent depth. The nose is lifted and expressive, revealing plum, raspberry and blackberry layered with subtle spice.The palate is medium to full-bodied and finely textured, offering vibrant dark and red fruits supported by fine tannins and balanced acidity. A savoury edge and gentle spice build through the mid-palate, leading to a long, pure and expressive finish. Freshness and structure speak clearly to the character of these Barossa ungrafted vines. A distinctive Barossa Shiraz showing purity, structure and site character.★★★★★ Structured, expressive and character-driven

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David Sly - Decanter

Making a point to acknowledge the esteemed heritage of his old-vine Shiraz that has grown on its original rootstock since the 19th century, Dean Hewitson shows why old-vine fruit deserves specific attention. Picked ripe but still only at 13.5% alcohol, these berries bring arresting intensity without needing to be excessively weighty. Rich and plummy in the front-palate, the long flavour lines descend into dark, earthy tones as savoury olive and meaty textures play with the lively blackberry and mulberry. Fresh and lively, yet complex and intriguing.

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Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

The fruit here is both sweet and earthen; the oak is coffeed, toasty and beautifully integrated; the finish is run with black licorice. Peppercorn and violet notes fly here and there; everything about this wine is top notch. Feel, flavour and finish are all elite, as is structure, and there’s a bit of difference in play, courtesy of graphite and smoked floral characters. Drink to 2035+