2019 K1 Shiraz

93pts - Gorgeously composed and expressive, the wine presents aromas of blackberry, cured meat, star anise, and roasted hazelnut on the nose. It's splendidly weighted and generous in the mouth, offering excellent fruit intensity backed by silky texture and polished tannins, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2031. Sam Kim - Wine Orbit Aug2025

Adelaide Hills

Story: The K1 Shiraz reflects the generosity of the K1 vineyard ‘terroir’ on the Shiraz variety.  80% of the fruit is destemmed over the top of the remaining 20% which is left as whole bunches within the ferment adding layers of aromatic and textural complexity to the wine.

Vintage: The 2019 growing season started with mild weather and below average rainfall. Some late spring rain provided a bit of relief from the dry conditions. A heatwave in January was luckily too early in the ripening cycle to cause any damage to the fruit. This was followed by a very mild and dry finish to the vintage, allowing good hang time and flavour development to the smaller than average crop.

Nose: Aromas of dark cherry and blackberry are layered with warming notes of cinnamon and clove, creating an inviting and complex bouquet.

Palate: Flavours of ripe blackberry and satsuma plum are enriched by hints of baking spice, sundried tomato, and a touch of black pepper. This full-bodied Shiraz has a velvety texture and a lingering, savoury finish.

Pairing: Enjoy with a beef rib-eye roast, accompanied by truffle-salted fries and charred cos lettuce drizzled with a herb buttermilk dressing. Click For Recipe

Oak Maturation: 40% new French oak for 18 months.

Cellaring: Drink now or to 2034

Winemaker: Crafted by Award Winning Wine Maker Shane Harris

Viticulturist: Cultivated with passion by Adelaide Hills Award Winning Viticulturist Geoff Hardy

Awards:

94 points - Wine Showcase Magazine 2019
94 points - Wine Orbit, February 2020
90 points - Wine Enthusiast 2019