Krondorf

Stone Altar Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

At the foot of the iconic Kaiserstuhl mountain, the early Silesian settlers of the Barossa constructed a stone altar – a sanctuary for prayer in their new homeland. The Krondorf Stone Altar Shiraz is a tribute to the settlers’ resourcefulness and resilience, which helped these old resilient vines. This 2020 vintage sources its grapes from a very small plot of elegantly aged and interesting vines in the Barossa sub-region of Ebernezer. Crafted by Head Winemaker Nick Badrice, the Krondorf Stone Altar Shiraz is fragrant with plums with hints of cinnamon. An array of dark fruits fill the palate with a hint of saltiness and spice adding to the layers and weight. Lashings of cedar and sandalwood spiced oak with silky smooth mouthfeel and tannins. Rich and decadent but with a backbone of freshness and a long, long finish. Drink now or will cellar beautifully.