The Wine Advocate | RP 96
Published: Sep 15, 2022

This 2020 Yacca Block Menglers Hill Shiraz is enthralling in its delivery of Earl Grey tea, graphite, black pepper, hung deli meat and layers of salted blueberries. It is my favorite of the 2020 single-vineyard releases for its perfume, its detail and the tannins. Sensational stuff. 
Drink Date: 2022 - 2037

Winemaker

Perched high up on the hillside of the Eden Valley, this beautifully positioned vineyard is surrounded by ancient Yaccas. The soil here is a mix of both quartz and ironstone and the vineyard's high altitude allows for slow ripening that leads to a very soft and elegant Shiraz.

Colour
Deep dark red.

Aroma
Notes of black cherry, blueberry, green and black peppercorn, cut flower, green tobacco and fresh hung meat.

Palate
Hits the palate with plenty of vibrant primary fruits black cherry and blueberry complimented by fresh acidity. Medium to full-bodied, tightly coiled with plenty of reserved power. Chalky, savoury tannins roll through the mid-palate with a finish that is accented with complexing notes of spice, pepper and freshly cut flower. The finish is very long and refined.