95 Points - Philip Rich
Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula and has long been regarded as one of the region's premier producers. Scotchmans Hill Shiraz has been in spectacular recent form, establishing itself as one of Victoria's best Shiraz.
This 2023 Scotchmans Hill Shiraz is a brilliant example of how good Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz can be. Offering a complex nose of dark plum, ripe cherry aromas, the palate is intensely flavoured yet approachable with an array of red fruits and dark cherries. Finishing with incredible balance and length, this is a complex, classy Bellarine Shiraz that comes with our highest recommendation.
"96 Points. 15% whole bunches and matured in French barriques (30% new). Scotchmans never miss a beat with wine, and this delivers the goods, and then some. Lifted with aromas of raspberries and dark cherries together with some freshly cracked black pepper and clove. A little star anise, too. Medium bodied, the palate is succulent, balanced and long. Delicious now and over the next five to seven years, if not longer. Nice one. 14% alc. Drink: 2024 - 2032. Screwcap"- Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au.
