2018 Tarrawatta Ambervale Shiraz Eden Valley

“Nothing says Australian wine like Shiraz. The luscious fruit, chocolatey oak, and powerful tannins of this warming, hug-in-a-glass wine have played a crucial role in cementing Australia’s global wine reputation.” ~Wine Enthusiast.

It is well known that Shiraz is one of Australia's iconic grapes, especially in the Barossa Valley where it is the undisputed king…and Tarrawatta is its kingdom.

Tarrawatta Winery has a privileged location, right at the foot of the beautiful Barossa Mountain range; this area is famous for producing some of the best red wines, not only in the country but in the world.

Since 2017, Tarrawatta is property of the same owners as Chateau le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol and Finca Sloan in Napa Valley, this can give you an idea of ​​this winery's indisputable quality standards.

Craig Isbel is the mastermind behind these magnificent and powerful wines, he has worked alongside Nick to create these drinkable pieces of art. Nick Radford is also a figurehead in the Australian wine industry and has worked for wineries such as Penfolds and Hardys. 

2018 Tarrawatta Ambervale Shiraz comes from the Ambervale vineyard, a place with an outstanding terroir that is made up of red, rocky soils and has earned its reputation for producing some of the strongest and most structured Shiraz in all of the Barossa Valley.

2018 was an extraordinary year for Barossa. Wine Spectator said: “Yields were down, but the quality is high, with richer wines, the result of a long growing season”. 

Aging: 23 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads.