Rolf Binder, Heysen Shiraz Brut Zero plum preserves

plum preserves

Another of the fine single-vineyard estates from Jonathan Malthus

yet I suspect it will be even better with a year or two in bottle and should drink brilliantly through 2031

classic Johannisberg bouquet with ripe Riesling berries and

finishing on a peppery note

Rolf Binder, Heysen Shiraz Brut Zero plum preservesA more perplexing offering, the 1998 Shiraz Heysen displays plenty of kirsch and blackberry fruit as well as hints of Chinese black tea, meat, and roasted herbs presented in a rich, full bodied, impressively endowed style. It should evolve for a decade or more. This is the home estate of Rolf Binder, one of the most talented winemakers in South Australia. As the tasting notes indicate, these wines are holding up beautifully.