Seven generations of the Scholz family have been farming The Willows property since 1845. Their estate Shiraz is sourced from 2 to 3 different blocks with the vine age varying from 20 to 55 years old. Maturation took place in 80% French and 20% American oak hogsheads for a period of 24 months.
Magnificent colour featuring a super dense inky black heart and a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas engulf the nostrils followed by some vanillin oak, mocha and spice notes. Rich plump dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are interwoven with spicy vanillin oak and earthy mocha elements. Bright underlying acidity and velvety tannins with a plush finish that’s medium to long.