Made from 25 year old shiraz vines grown at the Organic Brash Higgins’ estate Omensetter Vineyard. 2021 in the Vale was an epic year with pristine growing conditions. Our proximity to the Gulf of St Vincent helped moderate the warm days and keep the grapes balanced and healthy. Vinted from hand selected fruit, the 2021 SHZ was comprised of 20% whole bunch fruit, and sent to open one ton fermenters for 3 weeks. Wild yeast did their job and then it all was gently basket pressed and sent to a mix of new and older French hogsheads for 20 months.

‘Jet black hue. The nose of the Brash SHZ is brooding with black plums, chorizo, blood orange zest, spicy paprika, nutmeg and liquorice. There’s an earthy note that is typical of Omensetter Vineyard’s red clay. The palate is generous, savoury, and vibrant, the tannins rustic, and finishes with dark berry and spice notes.’ – Brad Hickey, Vinitor, 9 July 2023. – Producer’s Notes