Kaesler’s Old Vine Shiraz 2022 from the Barossa Valley is an elegant, balanced expression crafted from three incredible estate vineyards planted in the 1960s, including cuttings from the legendary 1893 Old Bastard vines. Ruby red with purple edges, the bouquet brims with cherry, blackberry, kirsch and lavender alongside vanilla, plums and wild flowers, while dark chocolate and sweet spices add depth. The palate is seamlessly structured with a vast array of red and blue fruits stretched tautly over fine, sandy, chalky tannins that provide texture and length.

This refined Barossa Shiraz pairs beautifully with beef and other red meat dishes where its silky tannins complement rich flavours, while slow-roasted root vegetables allow the wine’s elegant fruit to shine through. Hand-harvested fruit fermented gently for 8–10 days before maturing 16 months in 500L French oak puncheons creates a harmonious wine with plush, soft texture.

Awarded 96 points by The Wine Front and 95 points across multiple critics including Halliday Wine Companion and The Vintage Journal, the Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 2022 showcases signature elegance. At 14.5% alcohol, this wine is tight in its youth yet made to age gracefully through 2038.