Earthworks Barossa Shiraz 2023 (Australia)

Description

Oak, Plum, Spice

"It's splendidly ripe and expressive on the nose, showing dark plum, blueberry, brown spice, and roasted hazelnut aromas. The palate delivers good weight and plump mouthfeel, beautifully supported by supple texture and fine tannins, making it harmonious and flavoursome with a lengthy, silky finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2025

"A fragrant and enticing wine with aromas and flavours of five spice and ripe red berries. Plum and boysenberry, raspberry and cherry. Warm and generous, a lighter-ish expression with fine tannins, plenty fo acidity from crunch and freshness. Well made and balanced, perhaps best alongside food or cheese. Best drinking from 2025 through 2030" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2025

"Deep ruby black, even colour throughout. The nose is full, with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, eucalyptus and spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of ripe plum and blackberry melded with herbs, clove and pepper. The fruit is dark with an uncloying freshness, along with bright acidity lending a flavoursome finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jul 2025

"Drinking well in its youth, this is an ideal, everyday-drinking red. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with generous, ripe plum, berry and spice flavours, a hint of dark chocolate, a distinct touch of complexity, and supple tannins" Michael Cooper, Aug 2025

Plums and dark fruits with vanilla, cinnamon and clove are entwined with a touch of black tea, bay leaf and blackcurrants. Juicy, fresh and vibrant red fruits, fine, soft tannins and velvety texture.

Great wine starts with great soil, and great soil starts with those who know how to work it. When a group of local families decided to bring their grapes - and over 230 years of winegrowing expertise - together, something very special was born. Founded by families and grown across generations, harvesting the benefits of individual wine wisdom - there’s more to this drop than meets the eye. One only need scratch the surface and discover the stories underneath. Dig a little deeper, and discover earthworks.

Good winter and spring rains kept temperatures down and delayed budburst. Mild conditions through summer and into autumn allowed the grapes to slowly ripen, perfect for flavour development and crafting elegant wines with character.

Shiraz grapes sourced from our Barossa growers are carefully destemmed and crushed into fermenters, where they are gently macerated. Cool fermentation temperatures enhance the rich and generous fruit flavours and soft tannins enjoyed in this Shiraz, while the influence of French oak adds subtle spice and depth.

Food Pairing: Roast beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic and thyme; or grilled vegetable skewers with olive oil, reduced balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs and garlic.