2020 Watervale Gardeners ‘1954 Plantings’ Shiraz 750ml

A mellow, succulent and well-structured red with deep flavour, dark fruit and spice aromas, fine, tightening tannin profile and a gentle sense of development coming into play. There’s dark cherry, old leather, dark chocolate, cola, woody spices and some graphite minerality as descriptors, all seamlessly woven, with an old school, good-school feel. Flavours linger well; the wine finishes with a gentle tightening and freshness. Lots of charm here, and a wine of pedigree and stately feel. 95 Points. Mike Bennie, Wine Companion