Grand Barossa Shiraz 2023
$25.00 / bottle
The grapes are fermented in small batches to retain their sub-regional characters. After destemming, the Shiraz ferments for 7 days on skins in open fermenters and is hand plunged twice daily. This encourages maximum extraction yet retains the dense, spicy fruit flavours that Shiraz is renowned for. The wine is gently pressed before maturing for up to 15 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels in our cellars.
TASTING NOTES
Grand Barossa Shiraz epitomises the premium international reputation for Shiraz which has made the Barossa Valley famous. Lifted aromas of blackberry, plum and black pepper are accompanied by spicy, dark berry fruits on the palate.
Awards:
93 Points – Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
92 Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
91 Points – Campbell Mattinson
89 Points, Top Value – Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
SUITABLE FOR VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS
Specifications
RegionRegion
Barossa
Maturation
18 Months French & American oak
Grape Variety
100% Shiraz
Closure
Stelvin Screw Cap
Winemaker
Jeremy Ottawa
Reviews
93 Points
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
Earns top marks for elegance at a (reasonably) tiny $25 price tag. Well defined, fine-edged tannins provide structure and the perfect background for the fruit and spice that follows in blackberry, red plum, clove, chocolate panforte, nutmeg and a wealth of lovely, indulgent spice. A good follow up to the elegant ’22 with well-handled, discreet oak a feature across the medium bodied palate. As with the ’22, the ’23 is more refined all round and good to see the price remains the same.
92 Points
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
What an excellent value for money Barossa shiraz this is. It’s all black fruits with a liberal lift of spices, dark chocolate and black pepper. Plush and smooth with fine-grained tannins and oak slipping through a refined palate. Excellent stuff.
91 Points
Campbell Mattinson
This shiraz from the Barossa Valley is bang on for flavour. It’s dark, berried, a touch spicy and even peppery but most of all it’s just plain flavoursome. Dark plum, blueberry pie, a flash of vanilla and a peppercorn, crushed. It’s tasty. It’s energetic. It’s great to drink.
89 Points - Top Value
Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
Plum, mulberry, cedar, spice and dried herb aromas. Juicy, dark fruit driven, straightforward and generously flavoured. Firm, fleshy and easy drinking. 2025-2035
Gold Medal
Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2025