From the undulating hills of the Northern Eden Valley this single-hectare Shiraz vineyard is the third release from “Harold’s” new home in the sub region of Moculta. Like an old fisherman who can’t let go of a past favourite watering hole, we’ve been comfortable setting up the deck chairs at this new site just upstream from the original vineyard.

An incredibly intense and distinctive nose signals a cool harvest, with tobacco leaf and tamarind combined with celeriac and white pepper to create a beguiling, intriguing, and enticing aroma. The texture is equally titillating, with assertive tannin and spice coiling fluently with dark cherry, orange rind, and Campari-like florals. It evokes recollections of Barolo and Cornas, two of my favourite regions in the world, of course with our own unique, Eden Valley twist. A wine that changed gears overnight and became an incredibly balanced and silky drink on day two. It will age gracefully over a long period.