Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz 2022 saint-clair-family-estate lemon citrus and nectarine

lemon citrus and nectarine

Yes there's plenty of texture and depth of fruit but it is all balanced by wonderful minerality and juicy acidity as well a nip of phenolic bite

It has lifted peach and nectarine aromas

Left on skins to soften the tannins for 3 months

The finest parcels from each variety were selected and blended in foudre before bottling

Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz 2022 saint-clair-family-estate lemon citrus and nectarineDeep bright purple colour. Inky blackberry aromas, fresh redcurrant, raspberry. Savoury and aniseed. Rich full juicy palate, inky texture. Fresh, soft full tannins, lovely concentration, vigour. Finishes sweet and soft. A wine that will age gracefully for many years, but very drinkable now.