HentyfarmShiraz Malakoff Vineyard
About this product
We have decided to add a brand new wine this year to our range. n Victoria’s Pyrenees, near Landsborough, the Malakoff Vineyard has become one of the state’s most celebrated grower sites, supplying fruit to a shimmering galaxy of winemaking stars. Owned and managed by father and son viticultural team Robert and Cameron John, the site was first celebrated by Northern Rhône superstar Michel Chapoutier when he saw the potential for greatness in Victorian gold country, but it is now perhaps better known for supplying nebbiolo and shiraz to more recognisably local maker. We have managed to get an allocation of this fruit this year and Ray has made this awesome Victorian style Shiraz for Hentyfarm Colour: Bright red with garnet tinge Bouquet: Soft peppercorns with savoury spice Palate: Rich savoury front palate with soft tannins and spicy backbone, reminds me of Rhone with a distinctly Australian edge, finishes nicely. Would be terrific with BBQ meats, lamb and beef particularly. Cellaring: This wine will last for ages, with the acid holding it nicely for at least 5-10 years
We have decided to add a brand new wine this year to our range. n Victoria’s Pyrenees, near Landsborough, the Malakoff Vineyard has become one of the state’s most celebrated grower sites, supplying fruit to a shimmering galaxy of winemaking stars. Owned and managed by father and son viticultural team Robert and Cameron John, the site was first celebrated by Northern Rhône superstar Michel Chapoutier when he saw the potential for greatness in Victorian gold country, but it is now perhaps better known for supplying nebbiolo and shiraz to more recognisably local maker. We have managed to get an allocation of this fruit this year and Ray has made this awesome Victorian style Shiraz for Hentyfarm Colour: Bright red with garnet tinge Bouquet: Soft peppercorns with savoury spice Palate: Rich savoury front palate with soft tannins and spicy backbone, reminds me of Rhone with a distinctly Australian edge, finishes nicely. Would be terrific with BBQ meats, lamb and beef particularly. Cellaring: This wine will last for ages, with the acid holding it nicely for at least 5-10 years
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- Size750ML
- RegionPyrenees
- Current Vintage2024* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameHentyfarm
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2024
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
A medium, bright crimson ruby. With its aromas of red and black fruits, olive tapenade and just a hint of incense, this is both more elegant and complex than the '23. The palate is medium bodied and poised, with well-knit tannins rounding out a well-crafted wine to enjoy now and over the next four to six years, if not more. Well priced, too.
Philip Rich
Published 09 December 2025
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