2023 Mount Horrocks Alexander Vineyard Shiraz
289 Cases Produced
Hand-picked fruit is whole-bunch foot crushed to give more perfume, while the remainder is crushed and fermented for more palate weight. Both components then spend 18 months in French oak
barriques. Described by some as ‘European approach’ Stephanie prefers the term ‘balanced’. This latest shiraz certainly reflects that.Tasting Notes
Vibrant dark red-purple. Generous aromas of lush red berry, spice and tobacco leaf carry through to the mouth. Deceptive in that it’s more elegant than the rich aromatics might suggest – this is reminiscent of a cooler climate style, with supple, elegant structure, displaying lovely concentration and length. Finely poised and polished with wonderful distinctive varietal character, this is a shiraz for the ages.
Reviews
Mike Bennie – Halliday Wine Companion
95 PointsA thread of pepper through ripe cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, a weave of dried herb and a sense of game meat, too. It’s succulent, supple, the spice a tease through beautiful, pure, bright yet deep fruit character. A touch of porty wine richness and sweetness seems to step through the finish, perhaps a quibble. But geez, this is fantastic, honest and delicious – repping Clare and shiraz. A superb expression here – savoury, sweet, fine, bold, bright. All the joy.
22nd April 2025
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