Dalliance Marananga Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley
Inky black at the core with a deep crimson rim. The colour is dense and saturated, clinging to the glass.
Blackberry, black plum and mulberry surge from the glass, layered with dark chocolate and a graphite edge. Subtle violet and integrated French oak add lift. There is that same Marananga intensity with espresso, smoked meat and ironstone notes underneath.
Real intensity and power on the palate. Concentrated blackberry compote, cassis and dark cherry move across a dense, textured mid-palate, framed by liquorice bean, savoury spices and fine-grained Marananga tannins. The fruit fits the oak like a glove. Blue fruits intertwine with mocha, dark cocoa and toasty oak weave through without dominating. The structure is precise, the fruit density impressive, and the finish long and resonant with dark currants, spice and mineral persistence.
This drinks well now but will cellar to 2038. It evolves and opens with air, so decant into your best decanter for thirty minutes before serving.
Vino Masters Score: 98/100 ★★★★★ A majestic Barossa Shiraz combining immediate allure with serious cellaring potential.
