2024 Shiraz By Farr 750Ml

Planted in 1994, the Shiraz vines sit on a north-facing slope of red volcanic soil, underpinned by limestone and deep-set sandstone. Warm and spicey, it lands more in northern Rhône than classic Aussie Shiraz. Black olive, lavender, crushed black pepper, a flicker of oak spice — all wrapped in a savoury, silken frame. There’s a coolness to it, sharpened by bright acidity. It’s elegant and expressive - and a clear example of what cool-climate Shiraz can be in the right hands.