Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, impenetrable crimson with vibrant purple hues, showcasing the wine's youth and concentration from the elevated D-Block vineyard.
Aroma
The nose opens with layers of ripe mulberry and blackberry, complemented by aromatic cedar and vanilla bean from 22 months in French oak. Subtle spice notes emerge, revealing the wine's complexity and careful barrel selection.
Palate
Rich and robust on the palate, this Shiraz displays the hallmark soft, grippy tannins that define The Beast. The fine-grained tannin structure provides excellent framework whilst remaining approachable, balanced by enticing complexity and well-integrated oak. Flavours of dark berries, cedar and vanilla bean persist through the long, satisfying finish. The 2023 vintage's gradual ripening conditions have delivered exceptional natural acidity, ensuring freshness and longevity.
Sourced from a single block high on the estate peak where shallow red clay loam overlies shattered limestone, the vines benefit from reduced natural vigour and long, even sunlight exposure on the elevated eastern aspect. The 2023 vintage experienced ideal conditions—delayed ripening, gradual flavour accumulation and great natural acidity—resulting in a wine of remarkable balance and intensity.
Pairs With
The Beast Shiraz 2023 pairs beautifully with slow-cooked lamb shoulder, char-grilled ribeye steak, braised beef short ribs or mature hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Cellaring potential: Drink now to 2035+
