2023 Agricola Vintners K’Sands Shiraz

Wine Advocate 98 – “The 2023 K’ Sands Shiraz is from Kalimna, from vineyards on deep sands and speckled ironstone. The vines are from the 1860s and from the 1970s in the neighboring block. The wine is so floral and so fine. This is the wine in the 2023 release that made the biggest impression on me. The tannins are Nebbiolo-esque, super fresh, rosy and like freshly picked herbs, with sweet tobacco and petrichor as well. It is ultrafine and exotically spiced, a superb wine. I like it so much. While 2023 may have carried its challenges through the wet and cold conditions, the fruit here shows such finesse and harmony, with no evidence of the difficulty. It fermented with 100% whole bunches. 155 cases made.”

James Suckling 98 – “Made from vines planted in the 1860s on the Kalimna Sands, a historic estate for Australian shiraz. Aromas of red currants, blueberry compote, wild blackberries, dark chocolate, purple flowers, rose petals, Asian spices and cured meat. The palate is seamless, with a velvety texture and silky tannins that lead into a complex, perfumed and spicy finish. Aged in puncheons to retain freshness, with a great balance of freshness and power. Drink or hold.”