Leans into earthy and herbal notes to complement the plump, ripe and slightly jammy red fruit flavors at the core, with supple tannins. Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 336 cases imported.

Combining fruit from Greenock (45%), Nuriootpa (35%), and Craneford (20%), the 2018 Barossa Shiraz spent two years in primarily older (second and third fill) American oak puncheons. It shows some slightly herbal, dill-like nuances alongside hints of vanilla and leather, but the focus is more on plush, cherry and berry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, soft and easygoing, it should be enjoyed over the next several years.