The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Aug 24, 2023

The 2021 Bella's Garden Shiraz is from the Barossa Valley and, like last vintage, shows all the earth and might of the Barossa dirt. It has red earth, licorice, iodine, blood, layers of mulberry and blackberry and metal shavings. Interestingly, it is sedate on the palate but very long. This suggests it might need a decant or, at the very least, might benefit from one. It is a lovely wine that is big, buxom, dense and persistent. I really love the finish—it is chewy and full, very satisfying. 14.4% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink Date: 2023 - 2033

Winemaker

BELLA'S GARDEN is blended from our finest barrels of Barossa Valley Shiraz

A blend of our finest Shiraz barrels from across the Barossa Valley region. This is a sumptuous wine, defined by its aromatic complexity and finesse. Predominately grown in the Red/Brown earth of the Barossa's western ranges, the soil profile creates masculine tannins and richness through the palate. Lower yield limiting soils provide a large fruit concentration. This label's colour reflects the red soils of the Barossa's western ranges where all the best Two Hands vineyards are located. 

Sub-regions: Ebenezer, Gomersal, Greenock, Kalimna, Marananga, Moppa Hills, Seppeltsfield, Stockwell, Stonewell.
Vine age: 16-40 years Altitude 200-320m
Average Rainfall: 450-500mm
Soil Type: Predominantly rich red/brown clay.
Volume (ml) 750ml
Varietal Shiraz
Region Barossa Valley
Alcohol (% vol.) 14.2%