"Hand-picked fruit from a single vineyard in Mount MacKenzie, Eden Valley. Matured 17 months, predominantly in a seasoned French oak vat, the balance in new French oak barrels. A graceful dignity, space and a multifaceted complexity set apart these centenarian Eden Valley vines from Saltram's Barossa shiraz blends. Age lifts fragrance and exotic spice, while altitude brightens the vibrant acid flow of this cool harvest. Crunchy dark and red berry fruits are granted space and grace by large-vat maturation. Fine, mineral tannins glide through a finish of good if not outstanding length." - Tyson Stelzer for Halliday Wine Companion
"The 2017 Journal Shiraz is lively and layered, with lifted aromatic notes of dried spices lingering on the nose after the initial flourish of cherries, strawberry compote and hints of bittersweet chocolate are savoured. Fine, unwavering grainy tannins provide extraordinary length and persistence on the palate. A medium bodied wine with lingering brambly fruit reminiscent of wild strawberries and cherry pith present a depth and intensity that unveils the elegance of this wine." - Saltram
