This wine is a memorial to the majestic old vines which were tragically uprooted from their Barossa Valley earth during the infamous Vine Pull scheme of the 1980’s. Our century old estate vineyard bears the name ‘Black Sash’ and pays tribute to the ‘survivors’ – those vines which serve as a living reminder of the value of resilience in the face of adversity and the relevance of tradition in an environment of constant change . This evocative wine captures this spirit. It has been handcrafted with the use of traditional methods from the fruit of old vines and delivers a rich, opulent palate, a fleshy core of dark fruit sweetness and a finish of superb length.
Key Awards
Awards
95 Points Gold Medal - London Wine Competition 2023 (Vintage 2021)
Gold Medal - Syrah du Monde 2023 (Vintage 2021)
Gold Medal - Concours des Vins 2023 (Vintage 2021)
95 Points Gold Medal - Wine Showcase 2023 (Vintage 2021)
96 Points Gold Medal - Wine Showcase 2022 (Vintage 2020)
98 Points - James Halliday Weekend Australian (Vintage 2018)
Gold Medal - Syrah du Monde 2021 (Vintage 2018)
World's Top 5 Shiraz Wines - Syrah du Monde (Vintage 2018)
Gold Medal - Vienna International Wine Competition 2021 (Vintage 2018)
97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2017)
Best of the Best Shiraz - 2021 Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2017)
Best Shiraz in the World - Syrah du Monde 2019 (Vintage 2016)
Gold Medal - Syrah du Monde 2019 (Vintage 2016)
98 Points - Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2016)
Best of the Best Shiraz - 2020 Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2016)
Gold Medal - Syrah du Monde 2018 (Vintage 2015)
97 Points - James Halliday (Vintage 2015)
97 Points - James Halliday (Vintage 2013)
97 Points - James Halliday (Vintage 2012)
95 Points - Tyson Stelzer (Vintage 2012)
Best International Shiraz Trophy - AWC Vienna International Wine Competition, 2013 (Vintage 2010)
Gold Medal - AWC Vienna International Wine Competition, 2013 (Vintage 2010)
94 Points - James Halliday (Vintage 2010)
95 Points - James Halliday (Vintage 2006)
Gold Medal - International Wine Challenge London, 2011 (Vintage 2006)
