The 2022 Moppity Atrius Shiraz is a vibrant cool-climate Shiraz sourced from the Hilltops region of Southern New South Wales. Crafted in a modern Australian style, the wine highlights dark fruit intensity, fragrant spice and supple texture while retaining freshness and restraint. A long, cool growing season in 2022 helped develop excellent concentration and aromatic detail, with maturation in French oak adding depth without overpowering the fruit.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins and balanced acidity, delivering flavours of blackberry, blood plum and dark cherry layered with black pepper, clove, five spice and subtle mocha notes. The texture is polished and silky, while the cool-climate structure keeps the wine energetic and savoury through a long, balanced finish.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent Shiraz for customers who enjoy modern cool-climate reds with ripe dark fruit, spice and smooth texture without excessive heaviness. The Hilltops fruit gives the wine both concentration and freshness, making it highly versatile with food. Drinking beautifully now and capable of evolving further over the next 5–7 years. Ideal with grilled steak, slow-cooked lamb, barbecue dishes or aged hard cheeses.
