Bold, complex flavours of Hentley Farm The Beast 2021 Shiraz, with dense aromas of black fruit and spices. A traditional Barossa Valley wine that delivers a rich, intense palate of Christmas pudding and forest berries. The grippy tannins and hints of dark chocolate and tobacco create a truly exceptional wine.
"Shiraz, predominantly from a single sun-drenched block on the Hentley Farm estate in Seppeltsfield. Deep magenta crimson with notes of plush macerated plum, blueberry and boysenberry fruits cut deep with spice, vanilla bean, dark chocolate, tobacco, roasting meats and some pretty punchy cedar oak tones at this stage of its evolution. Opulent and pure with stunning fruit weight and flow, tight, chalky tannin and a wall of spiced dark and black fruit on the lingering finish.” 95 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday's Wine Companion, 6th July 2023
The 2021 vintage saw average winter rainfall, with above average spring rainfall. Warm spring to early summer with no extreme heat events. Providing consistent ripening conditions, perfect extended flavour development. High natural acid, intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit resulting in wines of great power and elegance.
Harvested between the 18th of February and 5th of March 2021. De-stemmed, left on skins for 8-12 days. Open pump-overs and hand plunging. Basket pressed.
French Oak 60% new, 40% 2nd use. Natural malolactic fermentation, 22 months maturation.
