Brash Higgins-A Great Case of SHZ

2020 SHZ-$150 per dozen, limited time only. Get on this.

Shiraz like this mean you care, gives reliable, satisfying drinking—no mucking around. No shopping, no wondering what to drink. Problem solved. The SHZ is the Biz.
From 25-year-old Shiraz vines planted on red clay over limestone, this estate-grown wine saw 25% whole bunch during wild fermentation in open vats. After 3 weeks on skins, it was basket pressed and matured for 20 months in French hogsheads (15% new). Brooding and powerful, with black plum, blood orange, paprika and a savoury, rustic core – classic Omensetter depth and spice.

The Review:
“Dense dark fruit perfume, also iron-rich from the get-go. Rosemary, lavender, orange peel, five spice, umami, molasses type of sweet-salty aroma. Palate hits all the flavour tones–sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and it all works, all melted together. Bresaola and smoked meats. Finishes on a strong cocoa powder, dark chocolate note. Tannins are fine and build the backbone for the fruit and spice to come forth. This is almost 15% alcohol but the fruit intensity is so deep, you can’t feel it. It’s all serious and seriously well made too.” –94pts, Kasia Sobesiak, The Wine Front