Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz 2023

Description

The Beast is Barossa Shiraz at its most commanding. Sourced from select old-vine parcels on Hentley Farm’s Greenock Creek estate, it stands as the pinnacle of intensity within the Hentley Farm range. Where its sibling, The Beauty, expresses elegance and perfume, The Beast embodies depth, concentration, and power, underpinned by the balance and refinement that define Andrew Quin’s winemaking. Hand-harvested fruit is basket pressed and matured in fine French oak, handled with precision to preserve purity amid its bold structure. The 2023 vintage delivers immense presence yet remarkable poise, a Barossa classic that combines richness, polish, and longevity. Tasting NotesNOSE– Dark and brooding.Blackberry, plum and mulberry wrapped in espresso, dark chocolate and graphite spice. PALATE– Concentrated and commanding.Layers of black fruit, liquorice and smoked meat with fine-grained tannins and supple oak integration. FINISH– Long and structured.A muscular close with lingering spice, cocoa and savoury depth. Finer Details:Style – Red WineVarietal – ShirazCountry – AustraliaRegion – Barossa Valley, South AustraliaVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 14.8%Closure – Cork