Nikola Estate The Mark shiraz 2023

This is a Frankland River shiraz from the Acacia vineyard. It shows ironstone and dark plummy fruit, with blackberry and dark plum richness. It’s deep, concentrated and plush, with firm yet fine tannins. The oak is largely Taransaud five-year seasoned oak. It has a textured, plush mouthfeel with a chalkiness that provides definition and balance. It’s brilliantly bright with powerful drive through the palate, focused and intense. There’s also a little sage bush and dried herb character in there, along with an ironstone thread.