Stonehouse Neldner Vineyard Old Vine Shiraz 2024, Barossa Valley

Stonehouse Neldner Vineyard Old Vine Shiraz 2024, Barossa Valley

From an 80-year-old contoured Shiraz vineyard in Seppeltsfield, this is a bold, full-bodied expression of old-vine Barossa fruit. Handpicked in the cool of the morning, the fruit was handled with care: 18% whole bunch retained, the rest destemmed into open fermenters. A cold soak preceded slow natural fermentation over nine to ten days, followed by basket pressing and maturation in 30% new French oak with the balance in seasoned American and French oak.

Deep purple in hue, the wine opens with a spicy, aromatic nose shaped by whole-bunch lift, rich dark fruits and perfectly integrated oak. The palate is luxurious and layered with dark blackberry fruits, robust oak, dark cocoa and ripe berry depth, supported by powdery tannins. Full-bodied and silky smooth, it carries the unmistakable hedonism of Barossa Shiraz while retaining impressive length, density and structure.

Vino Masters Score: 98/100

★★★★★ A generous, powerful old-vine Shiraz with depth, richness and classic Barossa intensity.