2021 Tim Adams Clare Valley Shiraz 14.5% 6x75cl

The 2021 vintage in South Australia has been compared with the great vintages of 2002 and 1982, two legendary vintages from the past. The growing season leading up to vintage 2021 was slightly cooler than average, resulting in one of the best years in a recent history when it comes to quality. The reds from the vintage have intense, rich, flavours and great balance.

The wine is sophisticated and elegant with a vibrant deep purple hue and aromas and flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant and black plums, all in good harmony with the spice oak flavours and dark chocolate that comes from a maturation in American oak for 24 months.

The palate is full, with soft ripe tannins and a great concentration of flavours and superb length. It has both power and finesse, which makes it both approachable now and worthy of keeping for up to 10 years.