Usher Tinkler Reserve Shiraz 2022

One of the key aspect of this wine was the wonderful old vines Usher is able to pick from his own estate, from 50 to 80 years old. He also uses 500ltr barrels for the aging from Mercurey, 20% new.

“Sourced from our oldest Shiraz vines, ranging from 50 to 80 years old. This 100% Hunter Valley Shiraz is basket pressed by hand for a soft and sweet tannin extraction. Chosen from individual puncheons, it’s a combination of our best vineyards. It has elegant oak characters with lifted aromas of white pepper spice and black mulberries” – Usher Tinkler

“A seductive, dense, generous and focused shiraz showing notes of dark cherries, currants, dark chocolate, grilled meat and a hint of roasted peppercorns. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Attractive sweet berries and chocolate on the chalky palate. Vivid and well built, with a dense and generous finish that’s peppery and very long. Vegan. Drink or hold.” – 95 pts – Jamessuckling.com