3 Rings Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 (Australia)

Description

Oak, Plum, Spice

"This is immediately appealing on the nose with dark berry, olive, star anise and spicy oak characters. The palate delivers rich fruit intensity with fleshy texture backed by beautifully infused tannins, making it sturdy and supple at the same time with a sustained, delectable finish. At its best: now to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2024

The wine is a deep blood crimson red, almost black and on the nose, there are lifted aromas of black pepper, violets, plum with hints of spice, pepper, cedar box, tobacco leaf and char. The palate is rich and luscious with a deep integrated labyrinth of woven fruit and oak tannins that lingers in the mouth for days, the vibrant fruit flavours of black cherry, quince, mulberry and ripe plum, dark chocolate, and fennel are exquisite. The flavours are only complimented with extended maturation in French and American oak puncheons (500L barrels) providing the secondary complex characters that you see such as tobacco leaf and hints of old leather creating the fine dusty finish. It is an approachable and balanced yet complex wine.

The 2022 winter was the wettest winter recorded. A large rain event at the end of February was a welcome relief after another dry summer which assisted in freshening up the vines leading to harvest. Fruit from the later varieties and sites were picked in early May.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with grilled lamb and a chestnut and cashew loaf.