

95 & 94 POINT RATED SINGLE VINEYARD MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ SAVE $876 A DOZEN
Vintage: | 2023 |
Source/Region: | McLaren Vale, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for long term |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.80 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.80 |
Rating: | 95 |
The Crown & Anchor McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 is a bold, expressive red crafted from a single vineyard in the heart of McLaren Vale. This limited edition release, featuring hand-crafted screen-printed labels, is a striking showcase of rich regional character and exceptional winemaking.
In the glass, it displays a deep crimson core with purple hues. The nose is immediately engaging, offering black and blue fruits, violets, ripe plum, and black olive, wrapped in subtle layers of oak spice. The palate follows with intensity and finesse, revealing generous notes of mulberry, blueberry, and dark chocolate, beautifully balanced by a savoury edge and finely integrated oak.
What sets this vintage apart is its remarkable structure and length—thanks to plush tannins, precise acidity, and a voluptuous, spice-laced finish. This bright, lush Shiraz is already a critical darling, having earned a 95 Point Rating & Gold Medal from Wine Showcase Magazine, and a 94 Point Rating for its concentration and regional authenticity.
Ideal pairings include braised beef cheeks, lamb with rosemary and garlic, grilled portobello mushrooms, or a charcuterie board with aged cheddar and black olives. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed fireside, this wine delivers luxury in every sip.
The fruit was picked in 3 batches from a vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub region of McLaren Vale. The parcels were made separately using traditional techniques with open fermentation in stainless steel over a 8 day period then the juice was pressed to tank where we combined free run and pressings. The wine was aged in new French oak for 12 months then racked prior to final blend assemblage. The wine was filtered then bottled under stelvin screw-cap to ensure longevity and to capture the essence of the grape variety and fruit flavours.
Made to drink upon release while the fruit flavour is at its most fresh and vibrant although will develop more complexity over time.
95 Point Rated - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
"The nose is distinctive, fragrant, and spicy. The palate is underscored by sweet, luscious dark fruits, oak, chocolate, and spice. There is excellent overall balance and a lovely, firm texture."
94 Point Rated & 5 Star Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
“It's richly fruited and opulent, showing dark fruit intensity, dried herb, fine leather and toasty oak characters on the nose. The palate is wonderfully generous with an abundance of ripe fruit flavours with spicy/savoury nuances. It's mouthfilling and delectable with a persistent, gutsy finish. At its best: now to 2037. $90.00.”
Gold Medal
Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
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