2021 Reserve Shiraz

2021 was a truly exceptional year for wine - some have even suggested that it was the best odd-year vintage since 1991. So, needless to say, we are thrilled to release the 2021 vintage of our award-winning Reserve Shiraz. 

Gibson Reserve Shiraz is the result of up to 20 individual Shiraz parcel components, which we assess out of barrel for qualities that show particular finesse and structure - the precursors to age-ability. We don’t limit this expression to individual vineyards, but rather build in many layers of complexity through fruit sources from various sites of the Barossa. One and two tonne open-topped fermenters are used along with other detail-orientated small batch winemaking methods, including hand plunging and basket pressing.

The Reserve Shiraz style is led by French oak finesse, with both puncheon and hogshead formats used for ageing. The result is a wine of deep crimson colour, a fine expression of Barossa Shiraz displaying intense aromas of concentrated dark fruits, aniseed, and hints of mocha. The palate shows richness and power, with lingering layers of concentrated black fruits, dark chocolate and velvety tannins.

This wine is a premium expression of Barossa Shiraz with great finesse and structure, which will develop beautifully with age.