Saltram Eighth Maker Shiraz 2000 is a rare, aged Barossa Shiraz from Saltram’s Eighth Maker series. This collectible vintage has developed depth and elegance, with softened tannins and integrated oak, delivering a richly textured, full-bodied profile. A wine of character and provenance—best enjoyed slowly in conversation with robust dishes or aged cheeses.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: Deep garnet with a brick rim showing its age.
- Nose: Dried black cherry and plum, blackberry, with fig, leather, tobacco, and a touch of cacao; vanilla and spice from oak.
- Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins that have softened with time; concentrated dark fruit, cacao, and espresso notes; well-integrated oak; balanced acidity.
- Finish: Long, spice-driven finish with tobacco and mocha accents; lingering, refined tannins.