Xanadu Circa 77 Shiraz 2019

Deep red with purple hues. Dark boysenberry and violet floral notes spiced with hints of red confectionary/ liquorice strap and subtle toasty oak influences. A medium to full-bodied wine, offering ample depth with plenty of inky ripe forest fruits; blackberries, redcurrants, and spice. The jubey fruit and approachable tannins combine to produce a generous wine with a supple structure and a lovely persistence of flavour. Perfectly approachable in its youth, this wine will comfortably cellar for several years.
14.5% ABV.

Fruit from the Boodjidup vineyard in the Wallcliffe area. Some whole berries in the ferment, matured for 14 months in French oak (25% new). All great things here: juicy, bouncy shiraz fruit, backed by a subtle lineup of licorice, cinnamon and raspberry. There's a bit of a jam-doughnut vibe to this wine – a wonderful thing, if you're into jam doughnuts. Which I am. Uncomplicated, delicious, and with good length of flavour to boot. 92 Points Erin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion.