The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Mar 29, 2018

While this subregion of McLaren Vale is known for its Grenache, the 2014 Shiraz Dave's Block Blythmans Road Blewitt Springs demonstrates that Shiraz from this area can also be sublime. It's floral and spicy on the nose, with scents of pepper and star anise leading into a lush, rounded palate packed with dense flavors of blueberries, mocha and licorice. It's full-bodied, with a creamy texture and plush, lingering finish. Sexy stuff.
Drink Date: 2018 - 2028

Winemaker

Dave's Block is a very special old vineyard perched on an elevated site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The soil is classic white sand over clay, the cooler elevation allows the grapes to slowly mature. The hallmark of this wine is its lifted spicy aromatic profile and the beautifully textured and persistent tannins. 

Soil: Deep bleached white sand overlying mottled orange clay.
Aspect: North/Westerly
Row orientation: East to West
Vine age: 50 years old
Elevation: 152m
Sub district: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

Closure Type Cork
Volume (ml) 750ml
Varietal Shiraz
Region McLaren Vale
Alcohol (% vol.) 13.8%