International Fine Wines
International Fine Wines
International Fine Wines
International Fine Wines

Spinifex Moppa Shiraz 2022

$65.00
In stock
Spinifex Moppa Shiraz 2022
Producer Spinifex
Region, Country Barossa Valley, Australia
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 24458-750

This highland vineyard in the northwest of the Barossa Valley has been producing exceptional Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro for Spinifex since 2005. Although the exact age of the vineyard is unknown, it is thought to be at least 80 years old. For the last 40 years, it has been managed organically by the grower who grew up on the block and clearly has the utmost respect for his vines. 

Again, Pete Schell’s mastery of balance is on full display here. How does he do it? Tamed Barossa power is countered by pitch-perfect weight, refined structure and acidity and a lingering, flavour-drenched finish. Some 30% bunches add to the attractive spice, and long aging in French puncheons and barriques has given long, pliant tannins to frame the fantastic quality of pure, juicy black fruit. This is stellar stuff from Spinifex—modern Barossa at its very finest.

Spinifex Moppa Shiraz 2022

Reviews

“Ink black core to a deep purple rim. Blood plum, ironstone and crushed violets on the nose. Dense, powerful and driven, dark fruits and black pepper spices all singing across the palate with fine gravelly tannins ensuring it doesn’t fall away. Great length, poised and detailed into the finish.”
95 points, Stuart Knox, The Real Review
“Dang! Look at that colour. Saturated magenta/crimson with fruit characters of blackberry, cherry liqueur and blueberry along with hints of dark spice, amaro, violets, dried meats, licorice, sandalwood, leather and vanilla. There is a real succulence to the fruit here, super pure and expressive, tending to savoury as those chalky tannins embrace the black fruits and driving on for some time on the finish. North-western Barossa sense of compression at its finest.”
96 points, Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion
“Plush ‘n’ lush, dark cherry, cola, salted liquorice, some walnut notes, dark chocolate and pipe tobacco. All on. Supple in texture with some quality grip in the web of sandy tannin that shapes things up. Finishes moody and inky, salty and peppery. A real gut stainer, though does feel balanced in its way, but on the edge of baked, perhaps. Enticing for richness.”
93 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front

Reviews

“Ink black core to a deep purple rim. Blood plum, ironstone and crushed violets on the nose. Dense, powerful and driven, dark fruits and black pepper spices all singing across the palate with fine gravelly tannins ensuring it doesn’t fall away. Great length, poised and detailed into the finish.”
95 points, Stuart Knox, The Real Review
“Dang! Look at that colour. Saturated magenta/crimson with fruit characters of blackberry, cherry liqueur and blueberry along with hints of dark spice, amaro, violets, dried meats, licorice, sandalwood, leather and vanilla. There is a real succulence to the fruit here, super pure and expressive, tending to savoury as those chalky tannins embrace the black fruits and driving on for some time on the finish. North-western Barossa sense of compression at its finest.”
96 points, Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion
“Plush ‘n’ lush, dark cherry, cola, salted liquorice, some walnut notes, dark chocolate and pipe tobacco. All on. Supple in texture with some quality grip in the web of sandy tannin that shapes things up. Finishes moody and inky, salty and peppery. A real gut stainer, though does feel balanced in its way, but on the edge of baked, perhaps. Enticing for richness.”
93 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front

While you're here

Welcome