Invitational Frankland River Shiraz 2022
BLOOD PLUM • STAR ANISE • POACHED CHERRY
Forged from a season of extremes yet tempered by periods of cool ripening, this first effort of Shiraz from the Swinney Vineyard speaks clearly of ancient rich ironstone soils, and wind-swept ruggedness. Lifted dark, brooding yet floral and enticing, this purple fruited refined wine has plushness, power and freshness, with a firm backbone and finely chiseled framework to bloom with age. 750ml
Appearance: dark intense black cherry, deep magenta
Aroma: intense lifted purple flowers, violets, lavender, ripe blueberry, boysenberry, dark density of hints of fresh herbs, cedar fire hearth
Palate: wild blueberry fruits, juicy dark choc, garigue, dark choc tannins, complete, fine, peacock feather finish, refined yet firm, red ferrous earth