25 Year Old Liqueur Tawny
$50.00
/ 375ml bottle
The 1980s were truly tough times in the Barossa. Demand was down, and vines were being grubbed up. In 1985 Carl Lindner was unable to sell his premium Shiraz grapes, which he knew were far too good to let wither on the vine. Instead, he made a fortified wine and left it to mature in French oak puncheons, establishing a practice that continues to this day.
Those difficult days combined with Carl’s foresight and inventiveness have laid the foundation for this truly unique wine.
Vintage
NV
Varietal
- Predominantly Shiraz with Grenache and Tokay
Cellaring
We have done it for you, just open and enjoy!
Colour
Burnt orange.
Aroma
Heady notes of caramel, toffee and fruitcake followed by a dusty earthiness and rancio characters.
Palate
Luscious, creamy and sweet. Raisins and caramel coat the mouth then hints of orange peel, mocha and sweet spices add to the complexity. The spiritous, yet soft, slightly drying, oak tannins (rancio) balance the sweetness and the long, honeyed and viscous finish is very persistent. A real winter warmer!
"These are wines of great historical significance, not to mention quality, and should occupy a lofty place in the pantheon of Australian wine."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
