2024 Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz
$30.00
The continental and cooler climes of the Great Southern are favoured for the growing of Flint Rock Shiraz. In the Frankland and Mount Barker subregions, where Shiraz reigns, the wines display a great intensity of dark fruits with traces of spice, earth and soft tannins. Each subregion adds its own complexity, due to the soils, aspects, clones and microclimates unique to the respective sites.
Flint Rock Shiraz is a layered, flavoursome and complex wine showcasing the quality of Great Southern Shiraz grapes.
Great Southern
TASTING NOTE
Vintage
Deep garnet in hue, the 2024 Flint Rock Shiraz opens with a perfumed and generous bouquet of dark plum, blackberry compote and ripe cherry, lifted by hints of star anise, mocha and cedar spice. Reflecting the warmth of the vintage, the fruit expression is bold and plush, offering a palate that is expansive yet composed. Layers of sun-ripened forest berries, blackcurrant and fig unfurl alongside more savoury threads of black olive tapenade and smoked pepper. The tannins are firm but polished, lending structure and persistence, yet still allow the fruit to shine. While the richness is unmistakable, the wine retains a natural freshness, ensuring balance across a long, spice-laden finish. This is a confident, full-flavoured Shiraz that shows the generosity of the season while staying true to its Great Southern origins.
Food Match
A perfect partner for lamb kofta, or pair with fried eggplant stuffed with manchego and fresh herbs.
Recommended Cellaring
Drink now or over the next 5 to 7 years.
Variety Details
Shiraz
