The Black Anvil Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2021 is a single-vineyard expression from one of South Australia’s most historic and celebrated wine regions, Langhorne Creek. Harvested late at night and in the early morning to preserve freshness, the grapes were open-fermented on skins before being matured in a mix of French and American oak, resulting in a Shiraz that balances intensity with elegance.

In the glass, it opens with lifted aromas of mulberry and blackberry, layered with plum, spice, earth, and finely integrated cedary oak. The palate is rich and concentrated, delivering dark berry depth alongside plush plum and subtle savoury notes. The seamless oak integration works harmoniously with supple tannins, providing both structure and length. Intensely flavoured yet beautifully balanced, this Shiraz offers a wonderful mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish that makes it ideal for immediate enjoyment or mid-term cellaring.

This is an outstanding value Langhorne Creek Shiraz, crafted with the precision and pedigree of a wine that overdelivers at its price point. With the previous vintage rated 91 Points by Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) and drawing comparisons to Penfolds RWT at $190 a bottle, it is a serious bargain for Shiraz lovers seeking quality and character.