2022 Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz

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Marcus Ellis - Halliday's Wine Companion

From the neighbouring McMurtrie Family Vineyard, adjacent to the Salopian Inn, and matured predominantly in seasoned French and Bulgarian oak barriques, though some new, for 16 months. A wine that navigates tradition and evolution with aplomb, this is from older, low-yielding vines. And that sense of maturity is apparent, with both depth and balance, giving intense but savoury red fruits, hardy, sun-kissed herbs and a dry-earth ruggedness. A silkiness precedes a long and fine tannic draw.