The Blonde and the Brunette are siblings and are so named for their soil types. The Blonde is made from Shiraz grown in limestone, and the Brunette is Shiraz grown in red clay and ironstone. The Barossa is a complex and diverse patchwork of soil types and terroirs, and where the fruit is grown heavily impacts the style of wine that is made from it. So, this 2020 The Blonde Shiraz is fine, floral, detailed and almost mineral in its display of fruit and spice. The splay of tannin through the mid-palate and finish shows this has miles to go before it sleeps and gives us something to chew and hold in the meantime. It's really fresh and concentrated at the same time. Almost pure.

Deep and concentrated ruby-red colour in the glass. Blueberry, tapenade and dry-earth aromas. The palate sits with an intensity of fruit that is still tightly wound and controlled by fine, yet powerful tannins. White pepper, anise, blueberry and tar all come together to fill the senses and this joyous cacophony carries right to the very long end. A wine of detail and controlled power that will offer great cellaring rewards

Berries, walnut, sweet tobacco, and asphalt aromas follow through to a medium to full body, fine velvety tannins with a medium finish. Some tile. Meaty, juicy and spicy. Drinkable but better in a year or two.