2022 Richardson Shiraz

Deep crimson red.

Smell
Pure blueberry fruit and crushed violets are supported and framed by subtle notes of five spice and woodsmoke.

Taste
The palate is both plush and tense at the same time. Succulent plum and blueberry fruit floods the mid palate, with soft. silky tannins extending seamlessly to the finish creating both layering and complexity. Further evolution and complexity will develop with time in bottle.

Winemaking Notes
The Richardson wines display great drinking appeal upon release as well as an assured propensity for long term aging. Block 35 Shiraz was one of the first parcels of Shiraz brought into the winery in 2022 and makes up 100% of the Richardson Shiraz from this year. Planted in 1996 on a steep north-west facing slope on one of the highest points of our estate vineyards, it benefits both from elevation and sun exposure allowing even accumulation of flavour, whilst retaining brilliant freshness throughout the ripening window. These attributes, along with multiple picks throughout this varied 5.5 Hectare block allow the winemaking team to create layers in this wine that translate into the glass.

Awards
- GOLD 95 - The Real Review