The Turkey Flat name has been revered and very much a Barossa darling for a number of years, but the time has come to elevate a wine and put a stake in the ground to define it as the flagship. Welcome to the Single Vineyard Stonewell Shiraz.
Sourced from the ironstone rich red clay and loam soils of the western Barossa, this is unapologetically big, generous and cut from the old school Barossa cloth.
Dense black fruits, berry pie and blueberry compote power through the palate, while smoked meats and prosciutto bring irresistible charcuterie board vibes. Dried thyme and sage weave in savoury detail before meat rub and exotic spices drive long through to a moreish finish. There's a fair whack of oak at this early stage, delivering charcoal, wood smoke and a touch of oak sweetness, but it feels like a wine that will benefit from some bottle age to let everything settle. The fruit quality is undeniable, the structure is impressive, and as a first release, this is an excellent debut that firmly plants its flag.
95/100
Region: Barossa
