The hierarchy of shiraz is well established at Grant Burge, and ascending the tree delivers more density of colour, more depth of black fruits and more impacting oak presence. Quintessential Barossa, Filsell unites fruit power with licorice, milk and dark chocolate oak and inimitable nuances of Barossa mettwurst. Medium-grained tannin confidence lays out a long finish that will appreciate medium-term cellaring to integrate.

Mouthfilling and rich with very concentrated but poised black fruits finding every nook and cranny of the palate. That velvet sensation sits deep and long into the finish but could do with a little more focussing structural elements.

This has a deep chocolate thread to the nose with a blackcurrant and blackberry core, as well as cedar, forest wood and herbs. The palate is sleek, intense and boldly expressive with big, fleshy ripe blackcurrants and red berries, wrapped in vanilla oak. Bold finish with long, chocolate and plum flavors. Best from 2023. Screw cap.