Moppa Barossa Valley
100 % Shiraz
14.5% Alc
Winter 2021 was recorded as the wettest in 25 years for Northern Barossa, setting up the vines well for the growing season. Other than one welcomed rain event on 1 March, the summer was dry. The cool conditions allowed for the steady ripening of fruit to its optimum flavour, colour, and tannin development. Wines of the 2022 vintage are characterised by having lovely natural balance, brightness of fruit, perfume, and long fine structural palates.
Harvested 4th March to 7th April
Small percentage of whole bunch at base of fermenter, remainder whole berries
Fermented in small open top for 8-10 days
Gentle pump overs and hand plunging
14 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads
Unfined and filtered prior to bottling
Bottled October 2023
Deep magenta-purple hue with aromas of boysenberry, blood plum, and blackberry, complemented by subtle malt cream and Dutch cocoa. The palate is lively and fruit-driven, featuring upfront berry flavors that persist through the mid-palate and finish. A harmonious, fine, long talcy line of tannin extends the palate, making it morish and salivating.
95 points Sam Kim
94 - 96 points Halliday Wine Companion
94 points Ken Gargett