RockBare The McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022

From a single site in Port Wilunga, this is relatively forward-fruited and generous, though not punching too much above mid-weight. Vanilla, milk chocolate and cedar notes box in the plum, boysenberry and blueberry fruit. A little kelp, anise and white pepper freshen. Slightly grainy tannins are a bit of a straitjacket at present, but time will resolve that, and it delivers for both style and value. From a single site in Port Wilunga, this is relatively forward-fruited and generous, though not punching too much above mid-weight. Vanilla, milk chocolate and cedar notes box in the plum, boysenberry and blueberry fruit. A little kelp, anise and white pepper freshen. Slightly grainy tannins are a bit of a straitjacket at present, but time will resolve that, and it delivers for both style and value. Points: 90/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 10th Jun 2024

This is a beautiful medium bodied Shiraz displaying defining varietal characters. It’s bright and alive with vibrant red cherry and dark chocolate with a lift of thyme and light black pepper. A lift of blackberry and a hint of licorice add further to a well weighted and presented Shiraz. Points: 92/100

winepilot.com ∙ 9th Feb 2024

From a single site in Port Wilunga, this is relatively forward-fruited and generous, though not punching too much above mid-weight. Vanilla, milk chocolate and cedar notes box in the plum, boysenberry and blueberry fruit. A little kelp, anise and white pepper freshen. Slightly grainy tannins are a bit of a straitjacket at present, but time will resolve that, and it delivers for both style and value. Points: 90/100

James Halliday Wine Companion 2025, 7 August, 2024 ∙ 24th Jan 2024