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
The Real Review
96 points
Very bright purple-red colour in the glass; brilliantly fresh and lively spice and cherry aromas, pepper, walnut and bitumen background notes and the fruit is very much in the spotlight—thanks to subtle use of oak. Terrific intensity and energy on the medium-full bodied palate: bright and bouncy, with balanced fine-grained tannins and harmonious acidity leading to an impression of seamlessness. An outstanding shiraz and a modern beacon for this variety in Clare.
Drink 2025–2043
Huon Hooke, 2 April 2025
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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