Normans Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022

Vivid purple with ruby red hue. Lifted aromas of blackberry fruit are evident initially with milder notes of mulberry and plum fruit overlapping with under lying oak and black pepper.

The vineyard source used for this Shiraz blend came together perfectly being sourced from several different blocks each with their own microclimate and individual differing soil types. Medium bodied with vibrant fruit flavours of dark red and black berry while subtle mulberry and cherry hints fill the mid palate. Soft tannins go well with the elegant under lying taste of oak and spice.

Winemaking

The wine was fermented in small stainless steel fermentors to retain concentrated fruit flavours. To complete the fermentation process and maturation the wine went into mostly old oak barrels with a small percentage of new oak for a period of 12 months. This enabled the oak flavour from the barrels to slowly infiltrate the highly concentrated fruit flavour creating a well balanced yet complex tannin structure. Another stunning Barossa vintage with lower yields but high-quality fruit ensuring it was our selected location for this year’s release.

Cellaring

Drinking magnificently now, but will reward up to 7 years of cellaring.

Awards

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Beautifully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, clove and toasted nut aromas. The palate is equally appealing with good weight and plump mouthfeel, delightfully supported by silky texture and fine-grained tannins. Balanced and harmonious with a lengthy tasty finish. At its best: now to 2030."

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2021 Vintage: SILVER - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2022

Varietals Shiraz
Region Barossa Valley
Alcohol 14%
Winemaker John Harris