Shiraz 2017 - GOAT Deal #65528

This wine comes from vines planted in 1920 using original Chateau Reynella cuttings, making it nearly a century old. The dry-grown vineyard has developed extraordinary complexity over decades, producing fruit with unmatched concentration and character. With 11 years of careful cellaring since vintage, this wine has reached perfect maturity, showcasing the legendary terroir that McLaren Vale is famous for.

The dark fruit flavours of black cherry and blood plum provide a rich, concentrated foundation typical of premium McLaren Vale Shiraz. The spicebox element adds layers of complexity - think cinnamon, clove, and white pepper - which develops naturally in aged Shiraz through both vineyard expression and extended cellaring. This combination creates a wine that's both powerful and elegant, with each sip revealing new nuances.

Langton's Classification is Australia's most prestigious wine ranking system, recognising only the finest wines with proven track records at auction. Being Langton's Classified means this wine is considered among Australia's greatest, with collectors actively seeking it worldwide. The 97-point Wine Advocate score further confirms its exceptional quality, placing it in the top tier of global wine excellence.

After 11 years of careful aging, this wine has reached beautiful drinking maturity, showing the complex development that only time can bring. The full-bodied structure and premium fruit quality suggest it will continue to evolve gracefully for many more years. You can enjoy it now to experience its current sophisticated state, or cellar it further to witness how these century-old vines continue to express themselves over time.

The wine's rich black fruit and spice profile makes it perfect for robust dishes like slow-cooked lamb, aged beef steaks, or game meats. The spicebox characteristics also pair beautifully with Middle Eastern or North African cuisine featuring warm spices. Given its exceptional quality and complexity, consider serving it with premium ingredients - think wagyu beef or herb-crusted rack of lamb - to match the wine's prestigious status.