2025 BLEWITT SPRINGS Shiraz

Whilst McLaren Vale is not a large region it is geologically diverse. The Blewitt Springs sub-region is known for deep sandy soils on yellow clays. Shiraz typically ripens later here than other parts of McLaren Vale and displays different characteristics. The sandy soils typically produce shiraz of lifted dark fruit, floral and meaty notes, the tannin is fine yet chalky and the wines are often medium bodied rather than full.

Dark yet glossy fruits, sweet herbs, demerara sugar and stained cherry juice. Medium bodied and savoury textured , plush sweet fruited palate , fine and long , nice density of tannin, unfurling layers of flavour, mulberry and cherry juice, dark spice, little smoky and incense, cured meat and a little gravelly texture to finish.

"There’s a bit of throb and concentration to this year’s release. It’s a black fruited and dark choc hazelnutty offering, featuring a bit of spice and mint, and shows a curious level of violet and lavender perfume for such a hot and dry year. It’s medium to full-bodied, dense and meaty, with thick-set but ripe tannin, a dark cherry and raspberry juiciness, some black olive rolled in herbs, on a saline finish of good length. Very good. Plenty of wine to sink your teeth into. 93 points"
Gary Walsh, The Winefront