Coliban Valley Heathcote Shiraz 2022

This vintage of Coliban Valley Shiraz offers classic Heathcote Shiraz on an elegant platform. Initially Coliban Valley Shiraz smells of caramel, cream and cola. Then the blue and black berry fruits come through. Graphite, compost and violets are also evident. Coliban Valley is full in the mouth, prominent oak tannins show through with a silky mouthfeel and lovely acid. The flavours from the nose come through on the palate and they linger pleasantly for a long time. I'm not sure when this Coliban Valley Shiraz will be at its peak; it is tasty now, Helen and Greg recommend drinking it from now until 2029. But at the same time, Greg says they are drinking the 2004 Shiraz from Coliban Valley and they are still lovely. Helen and Greg Miles established a 4-hectare vineyard in Metcalfe, just south of Redesdale in Heathcote. Their North-facing granitic slope is perfect for making full-bodied, full-flavoured Shiraz and Cabernet, but their Riesling is also a highlight from their line-up. Interesting is that Metcalfe is in the half-world between Heathcote and Macedon. It is too cool to be Heathcote but too warm to be Macedon. What they get is the best of both worlds and that means you get elegant, full-flavoured wines that will age incredibly well.