2017 Reserve Shiraz
Selected as the one best barrel of lost wolf shiraz, family reserve is the true alpha of the wolf pack.
Classification and blind tasting of all our 2017 barrels was painstakingly carried out by several family members,
who somehow managed to narrow it down (with no arguments) to the exact same barrel.
This Reserve is the result of a barrel that stands just an inch above the rest.
GRAPE VARIETY
93% Shiraz 7% Cabernet
VINEYARD REGION
Western Ridge, Barossa Valley (Hoklas)
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
MATURATION
20 months in old American shaved oak
and brand new French oak ends
COLOUR
Dense, super dark ruby red
NOSE
Inviting, instant shout out to Western Barossa
– Dark Meats/Wild Meats
– Hints of rosemary & lavender (Mediterranean herb garden)
– Black olive
– Subtle hints of new French Oak, balanced out by old American Oak
– Notes of beef stock
PALETTE
Bright, tense yet still energetic.
– Hitting your back palate instantly is flavours of fancy cured meats
– Not too be misconstrued with smokiness, the gaminess flavours of bacon
bones call to your attention
– The disciplined use of varied oaks (new/old/French/American) assist with silky
satin tannins
– Finished off with lingering hints of mocha
PEAK DRINKING
Now to 2035+
Selected as the one best barrel of lost wolf shiraz, family reserve is the true alpha of the wolf pack.
Selected as the one best barrel of lost wolf shiraz, family reserve is the true alpha of the wolf pack.