2023 Dormilona Clayface Shiraz

A welcome addition to Jo Perry's unique Clayface range here. Shiraz, made naturally without any additions.

The fruit is hand-picked from Jo's organic vineyard in Yungarra. Jo then ages it in her much-loved amphora, preserving the natural vibrancy and spice that Shiraz/Syrah, when picked nice and early, can show from this region.

It's a svelt, slippery and spicy Shiraz that has great energy and freshness. Also, being sulphur-free, it has a little wildness to it making it a unique and delightful experience to drink.

95 points
"What a welcoming drink with its bright purple, dark red hue matched to lovely aromas and flavours with everything in balance. Satsuma plums and redcurrants, warm earth, black olive tapenade and loads of spices from nutmeg, sumac to a whiff of black pepper. Barely mid-weighted yet buoyant with fine, sandy tannins plus an intriguing oyster shell/iodine character. Given its youth, let this open in the glass or decant. Either way, a delicious drink in anyone’s book."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)