The 2022 Deep Woods Reserve Shiraz is a premium Margaret River Shiraz that showcases the depth, structure and elegance possible from this renowned Western Australian region. Produced from carefully selected parcels of estate fruit, the Reserve Shiraz combines concentrated dark fruit with regional freshness, resulting in a wine that is both powerful and finely balanced. The nose is complex and expressive, revealing aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry alongside notes of cracked pepper, violet, dark chocolate and subtle oak spice.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure and precision. Flavours of blackcurrant, ripe plum and dark berries are layered with hints of liquorice, cocoa and savoury spice, while carefully integrated French oak adds depth and texture without overshadowing the fruit. The wine carries impressive concentration through the mid-palate, finishing long and refined with lingering dark fruit, spice and mineral complexity.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Shiraz for customers seeking a more refined and cellar-worthy expression of the variety. Its balance of rich fruit, savoury detail and polished tannins makes it a superb match for grilled rib-eye steak, slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs and mature hard cheeses. While drinking beautifully with decanting now, this wine has the structure and pedigree to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years.
