RockBare Shiraz 2023 | Barossa Valley

RockBare Shiraz 2023 is blackberries, dark cherry, plum skin, baking spices, star anise, black olive and dark chocolate on the nose with a medium-bodied, plush palate of blackberry and plum, lively textural tannins and fresh, concentrated primary fruit right through to the finish. Central and western ridge, Barossa Valley.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

This distinguished Barossa Valley Shiraz presents a deep garnet colour with a youthful violet hue of exceptional vibrancy and depth, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of RockBare Shiraz 2023 — sourced from two small blocks across the central and western ridge of the Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s premier Shiraz producing regions with 19th century origins and a rich history shaped by early European settlers of German and Silesian descent.

Aroma

The nose is fragrant and immediately captivating, with blackberries, dark cherry and plum skin aromas of exceptional richness and concentration fragrantly supported by baking spices, star anise, black olive and dark chocolate of genuine complexity and distinction. A bouquet of outstanding aromatic depth, warmth and authentic RockBare Barossa Shiraz character — layered, expressive and deeply rewarding.

Palate

Medium-bodied and plush on the palate, yet still fresh and distinctive with the power and concentration of refined primary fruits of exceptional quality and appeal. A core of blackberry and plum of outstanding depth and vibrancy is supported by fantastic lively and textural tannins that carry the fruit right through to the finish with genuine energy and distinction — a RockBare Barossa Shiraz of rare freshness, concentration and enduring Barossa Valley character.

Pairs With

This exceptional RockBare Shiraz 2023 is a natural companion to rare roasted saddle of venison, premium dry-aged beef, slow-braised lamb shoulder or a good vintage cheddar — where its blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and lively textural tannins deliver a Barossa Valley Shiraz experience of outstanding power, freshness and enduring distinction.