The Family Collection
2024 The Kester Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz (99%) Viognier (1%)
Region: Hunter Valley
Tasting Notes
Dense crimson purple in colour.
Beautiful aromas sit at the top of the glass- fresh and concentrated black cherry with notes of raspberry liquorice-strap, and flower/bark/herb elements, all combining and building equally. Supporting notes of anise and fresh white pepper give natural lift and engagement with plush and deeper oak-spice notes of fine vanilla and roasted coffee.
The fruit power is slightly richer than the 2023 Kester, but the same fruit expression and style rings true for our flagship wine.
Luxurious flavour plushness is evident already with a deep black-fruit depth of cherry and plum. This is underpinned by superb barrel-spice integration, with super-fine tannins delivering deluxe notes of fine vanilla, and the warmth and subtle sweetness of gingerbread, ground cassia, chai, and cardamom.
The 2024 has opulent fruit volume with a fresh vibrant structure, perfectly balanced now, yet also ideal for the cellar.
Decant and drink now or cellar for 15 years, either way this is superb.
Drink: Now to 2040+
Halliday Wine Companion 96 points
Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.48
