Gralyn Estate is regarded as one of Margaret River’s top Shiraz producers. The first Shiraz was vintaged in 1979 and time has proven these wines have the ability to age beautifully in the bottle. This ‘Reserve’ is a selection of the ‘best of the best’ barrels. Deep purple crimson in colour, perfumed with spice, blackberry, plum and cedary oak. The palate is supple, well balanced and richly flavoured with ripe black fruits, cedar and spice. A core of sweet berry fruit and finely structured tannins support a long, persistent finish. This wine will reward careful cellaring
Peak Drinking: Now - 2030
Accolades
“A small amount of viognier has added another dimension, certainly in the aromatics, to this shiraz. Notes of black pepper and spices with strong savoury elements of the region are evident. The palate is very firm and tightly wound with sinewy tannins and a decent hit of oak. It is still quite closed and will begin to release some of those exotic violet and perfumed notes with further bottle aging.” 95 points
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide
