Hentley Farm, Barossa Shiraz The Creation Brut Zero pillowy and precise

pillowy and precise

comparing it to the 2017 it does not quite have the same tension and mineralité

There is a velvety firmness to the mid-palate before moving onto an elongated finish that grows in complexity and amplitude as the expression resonates harmoniously

The brooding

Moderate reduction presently dominates the fruit though there is good freshness and verve to the unusually refined flavors relative to what is typical for the genre

Hentley Farm, Barossa Shiraz The Creation Brut Zero pillowy and preciseA bottling of 100% pressings, this has a rich, dark berry and chocolate nose with impressive freshness. The palate has striking depth of ripe fruit and deeply structured, long tannins. Good balance and more cellaring potential. Drink or hold.