Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2022 | McLaren Vale

Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2022 | McLaren ValeKay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2022 McLaren Vale 130th anniversary, 1892 vines, 96 points x3, flagship wine. This exceptional McLaren Vale Shiraz showcases dense ruby, purple hue, musk, dried herbs, marzipan, charcuterie, dark berries, mulberry, black olive tapenade, dark chocolate, chalky tannins, handpicked, open fermenters, 19 months oak, unfined, vegan friendly. Tasting Notes Appearance Dense ruby with a purple hue and brilliant clarity, showcasing

Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2022 McLaren Vale – 130th anniversary, 1892 vines, 96 points x3, flagship wine. This exceptional McLaren Vale Shiraz showcases dense ruby, purple hue, musk, dried herbs, marzipan, charcuterie, dark berries, mulberry, black olive tapenade, dark chocolate, chalky tannins, handpicked, open fermenters, 19 months oak, unfined, vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Dense ruby with a purple hue and brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine's quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional flagship Shiraz from 130-year-old vines planted in 1892.

Aroma

Alluring, deep and dark on the nose. Aromas of musk, dried herbs, marzipan and charcuterie fill the glass, creating a complex and sophisticated aromatic profile that reflects the wine's heritage and terroir.

Palate

Rich dark berry fruits, mulberry, black olive tapenade and dark chocolate. Super fine chalky tannins provide great length. The palate delivers densely concentrated fruit with wonderful structure, freshness and energy, showcasing the grace and pedigree to age for decades.

Pairs With

This full-bodied McLaren Vale Shiraz pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, beef Wellington, venison, aged cheeses, charcuterie boards, or braised short ribs, with the wine's rich dark berry fruits and super fine chalky tannins making it an excellent choice for hearty dishes and special occasions.

Handpicked from vines planted in 1892, the 2022 vintage marks the 130th anniversary of the Block 6 Shiraz vines and the 38th vintage as a single vineyard wine. Awarded 96 points by Robert Parker Wine Advocate, JamesSuckling.com and Halliday Wine Companion. Unfined and vegan friendly.

Oak: 19 months, 30% new French and American puncheons
Awards: 96 points x3 (Parker, Suckling, Halliday)
Character: Full-bodied, complex, structured, age-worthy

Reviews

96 points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"This is a beautiful wine, from a very good, structural year, and while the oak is a feature currently, the density and weight of the fruit will consume it—and that's not going to take very long at all. This is a wonderful wine here."

96 points - JamesSuckling.com
"There is such a lovely freshness and energy to this wine and a generous yet integrated amount of oak with a floral-toned finish."

96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
"This is engaging now, but the structure will see it age well, too."