Tahbilk 2018 'Eric Stevens Purbrick' Shiraz
Halliday 95 Points | Enjoy Now to 2033/2038 | 14.5% Alcohol
When crafting wines from only the best Estate fruit available from a vintage noted for bright, true-to-varietal Reds with concentration and depth then the anticipation is high. 2018 ‘Eric Stevens Purbrick’ Shiraz absolutely delivers. Ripe dark and red berry fruits are nuanced with liquorice, earth and ground black pepper notes. Savoury oak characters and seamless tannins contribute a truly distinctive release. Cellaring to 2033/2038 will realise further complexity.
Tahbilk 2015 'Centennial' Old Block Shiraz
Halliday 93 Points | Enjoy Now to 2040 Plus | 13.5% Alcohol
This exceptional vintage release from 2015, with vines averaging 158 years in age, showcases the best of our old-world winemaking style.
A richly flavoured backbone of dark cherry and red berry fruits mesh seamlessly with dried herb, savoury and truffle flavours make this an elegant and sophisticated wine.
Time spent in a mix of new and older French oak barrels adds texture, spice and cedar notes. The tannins are fine grained … the finish prodigiously long.
Tahbilk 2016 Shiraz
Halliday 94 Points | Enjoy Now to 2032/2035 | 14.0% Alcohol
The colour has lightened with bottle age and now more of a light to medium pale ruby.
Incredibly classic and unique aged Tahbilk aromas. Dried plum, burnt sage bush and milled sawdust. The tannins have softened and are well integrated into the palate where you will find supple and juicy red fruit, lovely white pepper, clove and nutmeg spice lingering on. Still got a little bit of give with acidity in check, enjoy over the next 10 years ... easily!
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
Tahbilk 2017 Shiraz
Halliday 93 Points | Enjoy Now to 2030 Plus | 13.5% Alcohol
“Dark red with garnet hues. This is fresh and lively with blackcurrant and plum to the fore, spice from oak maturation later, and in complete balance. Tannins are ripe and fruit based too, infusing a nice cherry pip character to the medium-bodied flow of the wines. Drink now or hold for medium term.”
David Bicknell MW | www.winecompanion.com.au
Tahbilk 2022 Shiraz
Halliday 94 Points | Enjoy Now to 2035/2039 Plus | 14.5% Alcohol
A few swirls of the glass has ripe plum, blackberry and violet aromas coming through, with white pepper and boysenberry rounding out the nose.
The palate has a surprising initial softness … the tannin glides across the back. There is a tart cranberry acidity that knocks the balance off making it a little bit more crunchy drinking young but will do okay with a bit of age under its belt. Very much a cool climate style Shiraz which is reflective of the 2022 vintage.
Drink now over the next 2 years, rest for the following 3-5 years, then enjoy for the next 10 years.
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
