2024 Havilah Shiraz

"Just delightful wines that are built for drinking not thinking."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

If you think Tasmanian Shiraz is all about cool-climate restraint, Ricky Evans is here to show you it can still bring the power. Sourced from a small north-facing vineyard in the Coal River Valley, this is a dense, structured expression of the variety, full of spice, dark fruit, and fine, grippy tannins.

The fruit was handpicked, mostly destemmed, and fermented wild, with a portion of whole bunches to add a little extra lift and complexity. It spent 14 months in seasoned French oak before bottling, with no fining or filtration - just pure, expressive Tasmanian Shiraz.

Expect dark cherry, black pepper, dried herbs, and a little earthy, smoky depth that keeps things interesting. There’s some serious backbone and length, making it just as enjoyable now as it will be in a few years’ time.