2020 Zen Master Shiraz – Barossa Valley

The 2020 Zen Master Shiraz is an exceptional wine crafted from 100-year-old vines, representing the very best of Barossa Shiraz. With its deep concentration and complexity, this wine is a true reflection of its ancient roots. A wine built for cellaring, the Zen Master will reward patience, developing even more over the next 10 to 30 years.

Tasting Notes:
With its inky, deep purple color, this wine immediately catches your attention. Floral aromas of violet and rose petal leap from the glass, inviting you to indulge. On the palate, the wine offers silky smoothness and remarkable balance. Rich black fruit flavors dominate, intertwined with pepper spices, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of vanilla and hazelnut. The finish is long and elegant, showcasing its power and expressive fruit.

Why You'll Love It:

• Ancient Vines: Sourced from 100-year-old vines, offering depth and complexity.
• Silky & Balanced: A seamless wine with perfect harmony between ripe fruit, spice, and oak.
• Cellaring Potential: This wine is ideal for long-term aging, with the potential to develop beautiful aged characters over 30 years.
• Limited Production: Only 50 dozen cases produced, making this a rare and exclusive find.

Technical Details:

• Vintage: 2020
• Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Alcohol: 15%
• Harvest Date: March 2020
• Bottling Date: January 2022

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair with grilled or roast grass-fed beef, or enjoy with barbequed or flame-grilled red meats such as pepper steaks.

Serving Temperature:
Serve at 18°C to allow the wine to fully open up and express its character.

Cellaring Recommendation:
While this wine can be enjoyed in its youth, decant for 30 minutes before drinking if opened early. For optimal aging, cellar for up to 30 years, and it will develop complex, beautiful characteristics.

Vineyard & Terroir:
Sourced from the 1912 Vineyard, this site is planted in clay loam over deep red/brown clay, with rows running east to west. The single cordon spur vines optimize sunlight exposure and produce the high-quality fruit that defines the Zen Master.

Vintage:
The 2020 vintage was a warm season, resulting in even ripening and balanced flavors, with ripe tannins and full-bodied fruit.