2022 벨라스 가든 쉬라즈

COLOUR: Bright crimson with black core

AROMA: Dark chocolate, blackberry, raspberry and ripe plum, lifted by hints of eucalypt, sage, black pepper, clove, violet, vanilla and liquorice.

PALATE: The fruit unfolds with confidence and clarity, revealing the Barossa Valley’s signature depth, richness and textural generosity. Layers of dark berry fruit move gracefully across the palate, supported by savoury spice, fine oak and a beautifully polished tannin profile. The texture builds slowly, moving from plush fruit weight to a long, velvety finish, where soft tannins linger with quiet persistence. The 2023 vintage shows both immediate appeal and the structure for careful cellaring. Enjoy now for its vibrant fruit and youthful energy, or allow it time in a cool cellar to reveal further depth and complexity.

The 2023 Barossa Valley vintage was characterised by an exceptionally wet spring, a mild summer and a significantly delayed harvest, producing wines with rich flavours, vibrant colour and excellent balance. Influenced by La Niña and negative Indian Ocean Dipole conditions, spring rainfall was 131% above the long-term average, with 53 rain days recorded. Despite increased disease pressure, strong budburst and healthy soil moisture provided a positive start to the growing season. Summer was considerably drier, receiving just 56% of average rainfall, with no significant heatwaves. Mild temperatures and healthy vine canopies slowed ripening, delaying veraison. Shiraz harvest commenced approximately three to four weeks later than recent averages. Favourable conditions throughout much of March and April allowed fruit to develop excellent flavour intensity, although occasional rainfall required careful vineyard management and harvest timing. The resulting 2023 Shiraz wines display intense dark fruit flavours, rich colour and balanced structure. The extended ripening period contributed to wines with concentration, freshness and complexity, showcasing the depth and generosity of Barossa Shiraz alongside elegance and finesse.

와인 제조 |5~10톤의 개방형 발효조에서 발효를 진행하며, 발효를 제어하고 색상, 풍미, 타닌을 추출하기 위해 정기적으로 펌프 오버(발효 기간 전체에 걸쳐 하루에 두 번)를 실시합니다.

발효된 즙을 탱크로 옮겨 담고 압착 과정을 거치기 전까지 평균 10일이 걸렸습니다. 와인은 배럴에 옮겨져 말로락틱 발효가 진행되었습니다.
벨라스 가든은 정제되지 않고 여과되지 않은 상태로 병에 담겨 있었습니다.

성숙 |2~4년 된 프랑스 오크 통에서 16개월간 숙성했으며, 최대 20%는 새 프랑스 오크 통에서 숙성했습니다.

폐쇄 |디암 코르크
볼륨 |750ml
품종 |쉬라즈
지역 |바로사 밸리
알코올(%vol.) |14.6%
하위 지역 |에베네저, 그리녹,
칼림나, 마라낭가, 모파 힐스,
세펠츠필드, 스톡웰, 스톤웰
포도나무 나이 |19-43세
고도 |200~320m
평균 강수량 |450-500mm
토양 |주로 붉은색/갈색의 진한 점토입니다.

Halliday Wine Companion
94 points
Dave Brookes

"An elegant, supple shiraz with fruit characters of red and dark plum, red cherry, cranberry and a murmur of red apple bite. Hints of five-spice, citrus, tobacco, vanilla bean, charcuterie, fruit-and-nut chocolate and earth, with plenty of detail, superfine chalky tannins and a poised savoury lean as it trails off. It really is a lovely drink." Published 10 February 2026