Millbrook Single Vineyard Shiraz 2023

Tasting Notes

The Millbrook Single Vineyard Shiraz of 2023 offers a sophisticated profile that showcases the best of the Frankland River region.

• Colour: Deep cherry red with purple hues, indicating the wine’s richness.
• Aroma: Lifted florals like lavender and violet, combined with red berries, mulberry, and a hint of star anise.
• Palate: The wine has wild black and red berries, cherry, and bramble, with subtle black pepper spice and undertones of lavender perfume. Silky, ripe tannins lead into a long finish with a delightful spice hit, providing both elegance and complexity.

Food Pairings

• Lamb: Rosemary-crusted lamb or grilled lamb chops will complement the wine’s black pepper and berry notes.
• Grilled Meats: A juicy steak or grilled sausages would highlight the wine’s soft tannins and spice.
• Cheese: Pair it with mature cheeses such as aged cheddar or a creamy blue cheese for an indulgent experience.

Additional Info

• Region: Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia
• Variety: Shiraz
• Vintage: 2022
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Cellaring Potential: Delicious now, with the potential to develop further over the next 5 years.
• Closure: Screw cap

Best Serving Temperature: 18°C

Accolades

Ray Jordan – 95 Points

It makes sense that Millbrook has gone south to the Powder Bark Vineyard at Frankland for its shiraz from this excellent season. This is a cracking good wine with power, finesse, and smooth refinement. A mix of black and red fruits on the nose, a little pepper, and a distinctive ironstone thread. The palate is medium weight with the oak–fruit balance absolutely spot on. It’s flavoursome, it’s generous, and it extends with effortless ease to a long finish.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Tannins: These are natural compounds found in grape skins and seeds. They contribute to a wine’s structure and mouthfeel, creating a sensation of dryness and astringency, which can soften over time with aging. In this Shiraz, the tannins are ripe and silky, creating a smooth, balanced finish.
• Peppery Spice: A characteristic often found in cool-climate Shiraz, this refers to the subtle pepper-like flavours that come from the grape’s interaction with the environment during ripening. It adds a touch of complexity and can enhance the wine’s savoury qualities.

• Ferrous Character: A faint iron-like note, which can contribute to the overall complexity of a wine and is often associated with the mineral-rich soils of certain regions like Frankland River.