From the rolling hills of of the Orange region in Central West, New South Wales. Grown by the Crossing family, with Jeff ‘Buddy’ Byrne the winemaker. 12 months maturation in French oak (20% new).

Angullong, Fossil Hill, Shiraz, Orange, 2023

Deep garnet hue. Licorice and clove stud spice, stewing plums, vanilla bean, blue and black berries, black tea, white pepper and camp ground mornings/earthy/minty/eucalypt aroma. Smooth and flowing, runs medium to full bodied. There’s that cool climate heart of dark fruit and white pepper punch. Generous up front to a neat fade of grainy, fine tannins. Regional tartness helps keep the tail lifted.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 91/100

Wine sample courtesy of Angullong and Define Wine