2021 The Soloist Single Vineyard Shiraz
2021 Soloist Shiraz
Gold Medal - McLaren Vale Wine Show
"Planted in 1967. Shallow topsoil over limestone. After tasting other shiraz wines at this price point, this one stands out like a lightning rod of energy. A thrum of saline acidity with pithy fresh fruit accents and finely boned tannins, precise and convincing. This is a rich wine, to be sure. Yet the blood plum, anise, clove, nori and pepper grind take on a fresher dimension than most shiraz in these parts. A very good, warm-climate wine. Drink or hold. 93 points"
Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com
"Lifted bouquet of ripe red plum, hint of blueberry and dried herbs. Well structured and contained with chocolate tannins, leading to a long blue-fruit-tinged finish. 93 points"
Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal
"Deep, dark red-purple colour, with a sump-oil, linseed and bitter chocolate, earthy/graphite nuances and firm tannins that linger. A solid South Australian style shiraz. It has richness, grip and density, and would cellar well. 91 points"
Huon Hooke, The Real Review