Huon Hooke reviews with The Real Review

Huon Hooke is the Chair of the Vin de Champagne Awards and judge of the Australian Winemaker of the Year. He tastes wines blind and writes for The Real ReviewDecanter and Gourmet Traveller Wine, and Sydney Morning Herald.

Yacca Block Eden Valley Shiraz 2022 95/100 points– Gold
Eden Valley
AUD 145
Diam
14.6%
750 ml
“Very deep, bright and bold purple colour; fruit drives the nose which is all about plum, mulberry, blackberry and star-anise aromas, the palate big and bold with lashings of sweet blackberry and dried cranberry fruit, before a firm tannin grip on the lingering finish. A big, solid shiraz that is balanced, but will give so much more if allowed the time.” – HH

Ranked #6 of 18

2022 Shiraz from Eden Valley


Bella’s Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 – 95/100 points– Gold
Barossa Valley
AUD 70
Diam
14.7%
750 ml
“The colour is deep and bright purple-red; the bouquet has vegetal (whole-bunch?) nuances as well as mixed spice and chocolate touches; pepper, clove and licorice to the fore. Full bodied and rich in the mouth with lashings of supple tannins and very long persistence. Trace of pleasant bitterness in the follow-through. A biggie that will age long-term.” – HH

Ranked #26 of 137

2022 Shiraz from Barossa Valley

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