The more elegant sibling of the two Hilltops Shiraz, showcasing the diversity of the region. Fruit comes from Roger Clark’s Boorowa vineyard with a cool microclimate.
Note: Bottle image has vintage 2021, but naught has changed save for the year stamp.

Gundog Estate, Hilltops Shiraz No.2, Hilltops, 2022

Medium deep garnet with a ruby edge. Perfumed and floral, rose heart, blood plum, maraschino cherries, blackberry, soft cocoa, gunflint with an earthy herbaceous nuance. Deliciously silky, with concentrated dark fruit flavour and a comforting cocoa wrapper. Balanced achieved with savoury, steely near umami tones before hyperfine, ripe tannins. Easy elegance.

RRP: $35
Alc: 12.9%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Gundog Estate