Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz 2016 750ml paxton-vineyards a handful of juniper berries

a handful of juniper berries

woodsy wine with plenty of forest floor

The very round mouth

This little-known French variety is making waves in McLaren Vale these days

without irrigation

Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz 2016 750ml paxton-vineyards a handful of juniper berriesDeep purple with crimson edge. Complex aromatics with pronounced red fruit and black currant aromas with choc mint, liquorice and subtle cedar spice tones. Rich, dense and vibrant, the palate has red currants, plum and blackberry with a core of dark chocolate, aniseed and hints of mint, mocha and cedar. The wine is intense and long with a silky texture, great balance and finishes with extremely fine tannins.