96 points – "Roennfeldt Road in the Marananga sub-region of the Barossa is a bit legendary, and it is home to the vineyard providing the grapes for this absolute star Barossa Shiraz. From a wonderful vintage, the wine is matured in French oak, half of it new, for 20 months. Only 800 bottles produced. Inky maroon hue, the nose swirls with a weave of aromas, including molten dark rich chocolate, black cherries, mocha, soy, cloves, and blackcurrants. Deft oak handling here, as it is across the range. A wine of drive, balance, and intensity with great length. The tannins are soft, almost slurry-like. This is still so young, but what a promising future ahead of it. Enjoy over the next 10 to 15 years." – Ken Gargett (The Vintage Journal)

95 points – "Marananga offers one of the most individual and expressive styles of Barossa Shiraz. The sub-region reigns supreme here in all of its usual multi-coloured glory, from the deep purple intensity in colour to the signature blue and purple fruits, finishing with dark, earthy mineral notes so intrinsic to its ironstone soils.

Blue fruit, plum, a gentle swathe of dried herbs, nutmeg, spice, and fig fill the glass. While a richly embroidered Shiraz, it is beautifully expressive and finely detailed. The traditional Eisenstone oak regime—maturation in 50% new French oak for 18 months before release—brings added texture and full integration of fruit and sub-regional terroir expression." – Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)

95 points – "Very deep red-purple colour, with aromas of black pepper, dark silty loam, and humus. The wine is full and rounded, with bright acidity adding energy, the finish of medium length with puckering tannins to conclude." – Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

94 points – "The broody, young 2022 Shiraz Marananga SR804 is a more savory style, with dense aromas of roasted meats, gravels, and toasted spices, with a sweet blackberry backbone. Muscular tannins keep lavish levels of flavor in check through to a long, strong finish. It's a keeper but already very attractive." – Angus Hughson (Vinous)

Vineyard Notes
Grapes were sourced from renowned Roennfeldt Road in the sub-region of Marananga in the Barossa Valley. The original vineyard was rejuvenated by Gil McDonald in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Winemaking
The grapes were fermented in small batches and after fermentation was matured in 50% new French oak for 20 months prior to bottling. Minimal intervention is used in the winemaking process and the wine is moved minimal times prior to bottling and is not cold stabilised or filtered.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
This wine will continue to mature until at least 2035.
A total of 800 bottles produced, each individually numbered.

Volume - 750mL
Alcohol Volume - 14.5%