Sir Ian Botham Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Shiraz 2013
Hailing as one might expect from the heart of the Barossa, Sir Ian blended this Single Vineyard Shiraz with Nick Badrice, head winemaker at Dorrien Estate, using fruit from its Estate Koch Road parcel, which is just south of Tanunda, and contains vines over 30 years of age.
The result is a wine with inviting scents and flavours of black cherry and ripe plums, complemented by a touch of vanilla and coffee notes from maturation in French oak. It is juicy but not fat, and gently spicy while ripe, and, although concentrated, it has a nice lift on the finish. Delicious.
Score: 93
RRP: £30
ABV: 15%
Closure: Natural cork