2025 Paralian Springs Hill Vineyard Shiraz

This is the seventh release of Paralian Shiraz from Springs Hill, and one of Skye and Charlie's best to date. Sourced from two dry-grown blocks planted in 1975 and 1998, it’s classic Blewitt Springs - blue-fruited, finely structured and bright yet savoury.

The winemaking is a nod to the Northern Rhône, inspired by Charlie and Skye’s recent visit to the iconic Chave family in Mauves. They aim for an "unbroken thread" of site character, regardless of the vintage. The fruit was hand-picked and wild-fermented with a 20% whole-bunch component to lift the aromatics, then aged for 10 months in French oak puncheons (only 17% new)

There’s more depth this year, more spice, and a little more grip. It’s not trying to be loud or flashy. The power here is in the detail - dark berries, graphite, pepper, and just a flick of whole-bunch spice. It’s tight, pure and built to age. The Shiraz is consistently one of their best wines in the range, and the 2025 is no different.

97 points
"It’s a complex wine, high in detail, the tannin quality of the highest order, the drive and length compelling. The value for this quality and character is exceptional."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)