The 2018 Capel Vale Regional Shiraz from Mount Barker is a true gem of Western Australia. With a deep ruby color, this wine immediately entices the senses with its intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of smoked meat. On the palate, the wine bursts with rich flavors of plum, blackcurrant, and black pepper, balanced with a touch of oak and velvety tannins. The cool climate of Mount Barker brings a refreshing acidity to the wine, adding a crispness that complements the bold fruit flavors. This full-bodied Shiraz is a prime example of Capel Vale's expertise in winemaking, with a long and elegant finish that leaves a lingering impression. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for a few more years to experience its full potential. Truly a must-try for any Shiraz lover.
Critic Reviews
94 POINTS
Melbourne International Wine Competition
92 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
It's sweetly ripe and immediately appealing on the nose showing dark plum, pomegranate, warm spice and hazelnut aromas, leading to a flavoursome palate offering plump mouthfeel together with fleshy texture and fine tannins. Beautifully composed and expressed.
92 POINTS
Ray Jordan - Winepilot
A soft and supple medium bodied shiraz from Mount Barker. Spicy plummy fruit characters emerge on the nose then lift off the palate. Delicious mix of rich chocolate and plummy fruits with a trace of African violet. Beautiful palate weight and mouth feel.
92 POINTS
James Suckling
Spiced and peppery character with ripe dark berries, cardamom, licorice and hints of wet asphalt. Full-bodied, structured and tense with polished tannins and steady acidity coming through. Juicy, dark-fruited finish.
James Halliday - Halliday Wine Companion
From the Whispering Hill estate vineyard, mainly matured in French oak (2% American oak staves). Persistently savoury and tannic, all in a black fruit frame.
Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion
Super youthful and primary with upfront sweet, juicy fruit, red lollies, woodsy spices, lots of menthol/eucalypt and a whiff of bourbon-esque/vanilla oak. The tannins are a tad raw, although they’ll settle in time. To enjoy now, match to some rich, hearty fare.
2024 - Decanter World Wine Awards
Spiced red berry fruit nose, baked, spiced black plum, olive tapenade and a clean acidity on the savoury palate.
Award: Bronze - DWWA 2024
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Tasting Notes
The 2018 Capel Vale Regional Shiraz from Mount Barker is a true gem of Western Australia. With a deep ruby color, this wine immediately entices the senses with its intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of smoked meat. On the palate, the wine bursts with rich flavors of plum, blackcurrant, and black pepper, balanced with a touch of oak and velvety tannins. The cool climate of Mount Barker brings a refreshing acidity to the wine, adding a crispness that complements the bold fruit flavors. This full-bodied Shiraz is a prime example of Capel Vale's expertise in winemaking, with a long and elegant finish that leaves a lingering impression. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for a few more years to experience its full potential. Truly a must-try for any Shiraz lover.