Chateau Yaldara 1847 Vines First Pick Barossa valley Shiraz 2021 [RJ 97]

Cellar Door Price 480aud.

This wine has built a formidable following in mainland China, second in popularity only to Penfolds Grange. The trade spat between China and Australia has left some parcels stranded. We pounced on this as soon as it was offered. However, what was a supply river has turned into a trickle.

"Exquisite. This is what modern Barossa Shiraz is all about. It brings the power and concentrated opulence firmly into the frame, but then it gently caresses and controls it in a more refined presentation. These are words you might not have read about old-time Barossa Shiraz. Deep and concentrated power with rich layered dark fruit, perfectly balanced with fine-grained oak and silky fine tannins. It’s awash with dark fruits cascading down through to a long finish. Drink: To 2034; Price: $480.00; Rating: 97 Points; Ray Jordan"