2016 Max´s Garden Heathcote Shiraz Two Hands

The Heathcote release is the 2016 Shiraz Max's Garden and it saw a touch of stems and 18 months in used French oak hogsheads. Possessing a cool climate vibe in its blue fruits, bay leaf, pepper, and spring flower aromatics, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied weight, nicely integrated acidity, and fine tannin. It's fresh, elegant, nicely concentrated, and will benefit from 1-3 years of bottle age.

Deep and dark, the 2016 Shiraz Max's Garden features hints of charcoal, blackberry and plum on the nose. On the full-bodied palate, it marries ripe, velvety tannins and texture with crisp acids and purple fruit, ending in a long, mouthwatering finish. : 2018 - 2025.

Juicy and vibrant, this offers an exciting mouthful of wild blackberry, licorice and black tea flavors, accented by notes of tobacco, cardamom and dried sage. Strikes a balance between a firm backbone and velvety tannins. Black pepper details linger on the finish. Drink now through 2028.