2023 Paul Osicka Majors Creek Shiraz

“2023 Paul Osicka Majors Creek Shiraz, The Osicka vineyard one of the special sites of Australian wine, for mine. For many, perhaps. It should be anyway. I’ve said it before, but a Wendouree-like feel to the wines at times, here for sure, then again, distinct too, and so they should be. Yardsticks and all that. It’s got depth and potency, a gloss and sheen to texture, slick richness of ripe plum, forest berries, but then liquorice, fennel, roasted game meat, alpine herbs and touches of hazelnut and ferrous earth. The texture is pulpy and somewhat plush but the sheath of lacy tannin keeps things in check, the wine stretches long and luxuriously, seriously, and finishes with twists of herbs and pepper. A significant wine, harmonious and superb. Tasted: June 25. 14.5% alc. Screwcap Drink: 2025 – 2035+”- 95 Points –  Mike Bennie, The Wine Front.