2021 CRFT Rohrlach Vineyard Shiraz

92 pts
Barossa Shiraz in a lighter frame, made with a hands-off approach.

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Description

From Williamstown on the fringe of the Barossa nearest to the Adelaide Hills, this is a cooler expression of Shiraz from this benchmark Australian region.

Quite a vibrant expression of the Barossa here, the sandy soils, and cooler temperatures, compared to valley floor vineyards has produced a wine that is quite lifted and aromatic. Red fruits, purple florals, and a nice aniseed touch as well enchant, while the palate opens to a much more spice driven flavour profile.

A youthful wine, that needs some air to open, it’s the kind of wine that gives immense pleasure now, while also having some mid-term cellarability to it.

91 Points - "Destemmed fruit, fermented wild; matured 10 months in French oak (20% new). Old vines, planted 1972, are the basis for this smart young shiraz. Solid Barossa credentials here in inky, dark hues and boldness of cassis, blackberry, cinnamon, clove, anise and smokey cigar-box oak. Tannins are firm and ripe, A bold presence in the glass." Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 Points - "Medium weight, spicy as, red fruited, a good web of tannin, high perfume - this has lots going on for it. Meaty, salumi and jerky characters in that red berry fruitiness, cinnamon-clove spice very strong here too. The wine rolls on with supple flow, a little nibble of gummy tannin and a long, spicy, red fruited finish. Satisfying stuff." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Planted in 1972, these vines are officially classified as Barossa Old Vines under the charter rules. That classification is for vines 35 years or older – "Their worthiness has been proven over many vintages, consistently producing the highest quality fruit for Barossa Wines of distinction and longevity".

Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Blend: Shiraz (100%)
ABV: 14%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Women in Wine
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
Critic Score 91
92
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Screw Cap

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