We were utterly spoilt for choice in 2024 with many blocks across the Barossa & Eden Valley making a strong statement for inclusion in the ‘Old Vine’ Shiraz. At Ebenezer (Planted 1950s) we used the Riebke Schrapel Block as the base, then Mengler’s Hill Block 8b & 12 (Planted 1960s), Mattschoss Trial Hill (Planted 1940s) and finally a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon from Moculta (Planted 1980) & Ebenezer (Planted 1950). Old Vine is not an exercise in ripeness and we hope the gentler extraction techniques we use help to convey an elegance to our offering. Combine this with 20% new barriques 11 months and the wonderful richness and sweetness of ‘Old Vine’ fruit remains in focus.