Mountadam High Eden Walter Shiraz 2022 from Mountadam in the lofty High Eden sub‑region is the estate’s flagship Shiraz, drawn from the oldest blocks and built as a powerful yet finely detailed tribute to this cool, rocky site. It sits at the top of the tree for Mountadam Shiraz, with serious depth, structure and longevity.

In the glass you are looking at deep crimson colour and a beautifully layered nose of pure red and dark cherry, blackberry and Doris plum, woven with mixed spice, sage, peppercorn, roast meats, licorice, crushed stone, violets, dark chocolate and a touch of cold tea complexity. The palate has a distinctly savoury lean – juicy, pure fruit showing with real clarity, framed by fine‑grained, powdery, rocky tannins and just the right amount of structural heft, all supported by high‑quality French oak.​

Mountadam High Eden Walter Shiraz 2022 is a natural partner for chargrilled rib‑eye, lamb racks with rosemary and garlic, slow‑cooked beef cheeks or venison, where its tannin and savoury detail lock in with rich, smoky proteins. It will also shine with hard cheeses and richly sauced barbecued meats, and is a smart cellaring prospect for a decade or more if you like your Shiraz more complex, gamey and resolved.