The twentieth consecutive release of this wine, it was wild yeast fermented and sees large format French oak for 22 months (22% new).
With more muscle and bulk than its Syrah sibling, this is quite a different release from the incredible Single Vineyard Greenock Shiraz 2023. What caught my attention this time was the increased spice and tension, not to mention the oak that protrudes a touch more than hoped, with cedar and coconut husk featuring large.
Softer scents of violets are present, but not as lifted. Mulberries, black cherries and plums build a neat frame and sit at the core with delightful berry tart nuances. Dark chocolate, dark soy and peanuts dipped in chocolate add to the savoury drive. The acid shows life and is still quite energetic, even after a couple of days open. I suspect this will be better with more bottle age, and having seen Yelland & Papps wines for some time now, I have found they do mature beautifully.
92/100
Region: Barossa
