2019 Bethany Wines GR Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley

The GR is always a step up in both fruit weight and oak influence compared to the hightoned, flighty expressions that characterise the Bethany portfolio. There is plenty of muscle and sinew on display, with rich plum and summer berry fruit, cedar oak heft, spice box and pencil-case notes, licorice and dark chocolate. Rich and pure, with just a hint of heat poking through, it’s a wonderful, structured display of foothills elegance. DB 14.5% alc. RRP $125 / Drink 2021–2035 / Bethany Wines www.bethany.com.au