The 2015 Heartland Single Vineyard Shiraz is a mature Langhorne Creek Shiraz that demonstrates the region's ability to produce richly flavoured wines with impressive longevity. After extended bottle aging, the wine has developed complex aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry, layered with notes of liquorice, cedar, dark chocolate, leather and baking spice. The additional time in bottle has softened the wine's youthful edges while adding savoury depth and complexity.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully integrated, with concentrated dark fruit flavours supported by fine, velvety tannins and balanced acidity. Layers of blackberry, plum and mocha are complemented by notes of spice, tobacco and earthy complexity that have emerged with age. The texture is smooth and refined, leading to a long, persistent finish marked by dark fruit, cedar and subtle savoury notes.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for those who enjoy mature Australian Shiraz with developed character and complexity. Drinking beautifully now, it offers the balance of rich fruit and savoury bottle-aged notes that only time can provide. Pair with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, beef short ribs, venison, grilled rib-eye steak or mature hard cheeses.
