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An impressively dark and dense Shiraz from the Barossa from a cult winemaking legend. One to tuck away into the depths of your cellar.
Patience was the name of the game for the 2023 Barossa harvest - rain at the wrong time, picking stretching out longer than usual, and plenty of nail-biting decisions. But for The Schubert Theorem, that patience has paid off handsomely. Dan Standish knows this vineyard inside out. He spent eight years figuring out its quirks before he even bottled the first vintage.
An epic Schubert, maybe not the full throttle power of some warmer years but it maybe the most elegant rendition of this cuvee yet from Dan. Compelling wine, really about as good as Barossa Shiraz gets, from our point of view. You know is going to age beautifully but geez, it's going to be hard to leave it alone.
Bavarian beef stew or lamb ragout.
This year’s Schubert feels deeper, a little more brooding, with a savoury edge that keeps it honest. There’s that trademark marine note, a salty, iodine thread that weaves through the dense black and blue fruits. Think mulberry compote, a hint of graphite, maybe a whiff of nori if you’re paying attention.
The tannins are silky but firm enough to keep everything in line, and the acidity’s got a lovely lift.
