2002 Shadowfax Pink Cliffs Shiraz

A spectacular wine from an unforgiving single vineyard site in Heathcote that has since passed hands. The winemaking and viticulturist combination of Matt Harrop and Andrew Tedder has resulted in one of the most compelling aged Heathcote Shiraz’s that i have had the pleasure of enjoying.

The wine was sealed under screw cap, somewhat of a novelty given the wine is from 2002, it shows aged characteristics in terms of colour with a slight browning towards the rim of the glass.

The nose is elegant and subtle with violets and plum fruits against savoury raspberry strap and liquorice all sorts.

The palate is fully mature, but has maintained it’s mineral structure with drying, earthen tannins. in terms of fruit there are parallels with the nose, spicy plum takes centre stage, with a stalky savoury influence of site or winemaking. The finish gives the faintest flash of mint to go along with old leather.

This wine is best consumed in the next couple of years.