A tribute to the late Karl Stockhausen who passed only a few months ago, the label now has the great man's face on it. For a number of years, he consulted with the team at Briar Ridge and this wine has been made in his name for some time.
A gloriously medium-bodied Shiraz as the Hunter knows how, it comes in at 12.8% yet holds its shape beautifully. Picked from three vineyards in Mount View, it is highlighted by baked raspberries, red cherries and red berry fruit galore, shimmers of earthiness, fine spices and a long finish. Add some char, burnt rump ends and a little milk chocolate, this is a wine that slides down with ease. A glass? No thanks. I'll have two. Probably more.
Drink to eight years.
92/100
Region: Hunter Valley
RRP: $40
Source: Sample
Source: Sample
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