Bishop is the family name of Ben’s mother Judith. 16 Months maturation in a mix of French (90%) and American oak (10%), with 40 % being new and the rest 2 to 3 year old hogsheads. 2020 a year of good quality but little quantity.
Bishop, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2020
Bruise purple hue. Slow moving legs from a quick swirl. Gunsmoke, plums, blackberry, sandalwood and licorice with soft caramel and oak spice. Tightly framed and a dark, yet supple expression of modern Barossa with plentiful firm, fine tannins and a pinprick of juicy acid focus. Lingers with echoes of spice and smoke.
RRP: $33
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 18/20 (92/100)
Wine sample courtesy of Glaezter Wines
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