{"title":"Koomilya Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2021-koomilya-dc-block-shiraz","title":"2021 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very special release for virtuoso winemaker, Steve Pannell. The 2021 DC Block Shiraz comes from the original plot that gave Koomilya its cult status. Named after Don Cant, a previous owner, this wine is all about tension and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on slaty siltstone flecked with ironstone, the DC Block is the darkest and most intense of the trio. Aromas of brine, charcuterie, Satsuma plum, and Russian caravan tea swirl together, offering a savoury, almost umami experience on the nose. On the palate, it bursts with energy—cranberry, pomegranate, and sandalwood textures meld seamlessly with its coiled tannic structure, creating a wine that’s both full of power and elegantly poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have been universally impressed by the DC Block's tension and depth. Marcus Ellis awarded it 97 points, praising its \"brilliant\" interplay of savoury tannins, sour cherry, and warm spice, noting that it’s expansive yet serene with beautifully extracted tannins. Meanwhile, Ned Goodwin MW echoed the sentiment, awarding 96 points, and describing its notes of rosewater, cherries, and dried lavender as \"immaculate,\" pointing to the wine’s \"toothsome\" appeal and serious ageing potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 24 bottles available, the DC Block, with its balance of elegance and weight will appeal to those who appreciate a wine that can deliver both immediate pleasure and long-term complexity. A wine for the real collectors, this is premium McLaren Vale Shiraz at its seductive best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The fruit swoops in on the palate, expansive but serene, with ripples of texture, tannins extracted masterfully, caressing, savoury but not drying, quietly commanding. Brilliant.”\u003cbr\u003e– Marcus Ellis (Wine Companion, August 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A historic site of old vines and meager, low-yielding soils. The wines are perfumed and immaculate, with no lack of structural components. They have the capacity to age, but most of all a winning toothsomeness demanding a revisit to the glass.”\u003cbr\u003e– Ned Goodwin MW (JamesSuckling.com, March 2024)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautiful and distinctive expression of Australian Shiraz. Yes.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"S.C. 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Cassis, blackcurrant, and cigar box notes from the Cabernet are lifted by the floral, aromatic charm of Touriga. The structure builds steadily, leading to a crescendo of ripe fruit before a glossy, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics are enchanted by this blend’s unexpected success. Marcus Ellis from \u003cem\u003eWine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e awarded it 97 points, noting its \"agreeably old school\" feel, with plush blue and red florals, dark chocolate, and sea-salt-sprayed rocks balancing the ripeness of the fruit. He described it as \"complex, layered, and abundant,\" capturing the wine’s savoury yet decadent appeal. This is a wine that not only highlights the strengths of Cabernet Sauvignon but also elevates them through the inclusion of Touriga Nacional—a grape traditionally used in Portuguese wines but proving its worth in McLaren Vale’s soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a fan of classic Cabernet or looking for something a little more daring, this wine offers a fresh take on tradition and a glimpse into the future. A stunningly good wine but that's no surprise - we've long since been Pannell fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There’s something agreeably old school about this, but it’s also clearly the product of a refined approach, in both vineyard and winery... Complex, layered and abundant, but savoury with it. What a lovely bottle this is.”\u003cbr\u003e– Marcus Ellis (Wine Companion, August 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s something about the way these two tannin forward varieties interlock and expand that really works, delivering beautifully plush dark fruit with real low end tension and torque.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Touriga rides high here giving the wine a Port-like violet perfume, raspberry, blackcurrant, a jubey pop of fruit, five spice and oyster shell and new car smell (leather seats, a given)... Such fun. So interesting and distinctive. I love it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"S.C. Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41193215164459,"sku":"2021 Koomilya Cabernet Touriga","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021KoomilyaCabernetTouriga.png?v=1728357051"},{"product_id":"koomilya-shiraz-masterclass-pack","title":"Koomilya Shiraz Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by legendary winemaker Stephen Pannell, these wines are a pure expression of McLaren Vale’s Upper Tintara. Koomilya is an organically farmed, 35-hectare site that Stephen has personally nurtured, from a site he's loved for decades. This is one of the great vineyards of McLaren Vale brought to life by one of the best Australian winemakers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is extremely limited - only 24 bottles of the GT, JC, and DC Block Shiraz are available in this pack, each showcasing a unique take on McLaren Vale Shiraz. These wines are critically acclaimed, with the JC Shiraz scoring 99 points and the Halliday Shiraz of the Year, this pack won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Koomilya JC Block Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Koomilya GT Block Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Koomilya JC Block Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"97\"\u003eThe 2022 JC Block has just been crowned \u003cstrong\u003eBest Shiraz in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Halliday Wine Companion, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. This is one of the standout blocks at Koomilya, planted back in the early 70s and still giving fruit with incredible depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eThe season was a cool, slow one thanks to La Niña, and that extra hang time really shows in the wine. The tannins are fine and detailed, the fruit is dark and pure, and there’s that trademark ironstone, mineral edge that always seems to come out of this part of Upper Tintara. It’s structured and serious, but it still feels fresh and balanced rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eStephen Pannell doesn’t mess around with it either. Whole berries, wild ferment, long time on skins, big old oak – it’s all about letting the vineyard do the talking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe result is a Shiraz with layers of blackberry, plum and spice, backed by that ironstone, almost bloody mineral note that screams Upper Tintara and Koomilya. The tannins are beautifully fine but firm, giving it structure without ever feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eOnly a small amount of JC Block is made each year, and with the gong as the highest rated Shiraz in the country accoring the Halliday Tasting Panelk now under its belt, it won’t stick around for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points \u0026amp; Best Shiraz in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The JC has a distinct shape, a harmony, an engulfing perfume, a blend of flavour depth with spice and dusky florals, and an effortlessness... one of Australia’s great wines.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Koomilya JC Block Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-koomilya-jc-block-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eThe DC Block is where the Koomilya story really began, and in 2022 it once again shows why this patch of dirt holds such a reputation. Planted on slaty siltstone with ironstone scattered throughout, it’s the darkest and most brooding of the single-block releases – a Shiraz that trades in power and savoury complexity rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe long, mild La Niña season gave the fruit plenty of time to develop, bringing extra depth to the tannins and a structure that feels tightly wound yet perfectly balanced. You get all the intensity you’d expect – dark fruit, spice, a lick of umami and mineral drive – but there’s a freshness too, something that keeps it from ever feeling heavy. It’s a wine that has presence without excess, built to age for years yet already deeply impressive in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eMade in tiny quantities, the DC Block has always been one of Koomilya’s most sought-after bottlings. The 2022 release is no exception – a wine that speaks clearly of Upper Tintara and Stephen Pannell’s vision of what modern McLaren Vale Shiraz can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The DC is always the most traditional of feel – of intensity and fruit flavour – of the triad of wines, but it’s as effortless, as delightfully free of artefact as the other wines.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-koomilya-dc-block-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Koomilya GT Block Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThe GT Block is always the outlier of the Koomilya trio – a little more lifted, a little more fragrant – and in 2022 it has delivered something really special. The block takes its name from the vines’ quirky past life as Gewürztraminer before being grafted to Shiraz back in the 70s. Sitting on slaty siltstone scattered with ironstone, and facing south in its own quiet corner of the vineyard, it consistently produces a style that’s brighter and more aromatic than its siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e2022’s long, cool season gave the fruit time to build layers of tannin and complexity without ever tipping into heaviness. It’s savoury and structured, yes, but also alive with red fruits, spice and a kind of mineral freshness that seems to hum through all of Pannell’s Koomilya wines. As always, it was hand-harvested, fermented with native yeast and a portion of whole berries, and raised in large old oak to let the vineyard speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eMade in very small quantities, the GT Block is a fascinating expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz – perfumed, detailed and full of energy – and a reminder of just how distinctive this site really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Koomilya GT Block Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-koomilya-gt-block-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.C. 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Sitting on slaty siltstone scattered with ironstone, and facing south in its own quiet corner of the vineyard, it consistently produces a style that’s brighter and more aromatic than its siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e2022’s long, cool season gave the fruit time to build layers of tannin and complexity without ever tipping into heaviness. It’s savoury and structured, yes, but also alive with red fruits, spice and a kind of mineral freshness that seems to hum through all of Pannell’s Koomilya wines. As always, it was hand-harvested, fermented with native yeast and a portion of whole berries, and raised in large old oak to let the vineyard speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eMade in very small quantities, the GT Block is a fascinating expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz – perfumed, detailed and full of energy – and a reminder of just how distinctive this site really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tannins are expertly extracted and this is made for the long haul. Outstanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"S.C. 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This is one of the standout blocks at Koomilya, planted back in the early 70s and still giving fruit with incredible depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eThe season was a cool, slow one thanks to La Niña, and that extra hang time really shows in the wine. The tannins are fine and detailed, the fruit is dark and pure, and there’s that trademark ironstone, mineral edge that always seems to come out of this part of Upper Tintara. It’s structured and serious, but it still feels fresh and balanced rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eStephen Pannell doesn’t mess around with it either. Whole berries, wild ferment, long time on skins, big old oak – it’s all about letting the vineyard do the talking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe result is a Shiraz with layers of blackberry, plum and spice, backed by that ironstone, almost bloody mineral note that screams Upper Tintara. 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This 2025 release is sourced from a single block of centenarian Mataro vines at his Koomilya estate in Upper Tintara—vines that are now dedicated entirely to this wine. That decision alone tells you everything about the ambition here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the great, structural Rosés of Bandol, this is \"power Rosé.\" It offers a complex nose of rose petal, pink grapefruit, lilly pilly, and five spice, grounded by a savoury \"dusty road\" earthiness. The palate is plush and glossy on entry but quickly tightens up with a slight ocean saltiness and rapier-like focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it now for its bright fruit and energy, or hold onto it for a few years to watch it evolve. Either way, this is no ordinary rose - it's a Pannell wine through and through. This is one of the most ambitious and brilliantly executed Rose wines in the country. 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