Schwarz Wine Co. Nitschke Block Shiraz 2022

Tasting Note

Power meets vibrancy. Aromas of blackberry jam, warm earth, prosciutto/charcuterie, which leads into a further suggestion of saline notes, via brine and soy sauce. Has great focus on the palate, black fruits, mulberry, that saline/umami component giving balance; a decent fist of tannin here but they’re ripe and fine. Creosote/tar, and sweet blueberries reveal further with air in the glass.

Awards & Accolades

95 Points
Halliday Wine Companion

95 Points
Sam Kim · Wine Orbit

95 Points
Shanteh Wale · Winepilot

Food Pairing

Creamy cauliflower and blue cheese pappardelle.

Winemaking 

The 2022 Nitschke Block Shiraz is a testament to patience and craft. Hand harvested in two picks (8 and 21 March), parcels were gently fermented in open-top fermenters, with 20% whole bunch used to add structure. Daily pump-overs and occasional foot stomping brought texture, while wild yeast guided slow, expressive ferments. After 20 months in French oak (28% new), the wine was blended and bottled in March 2025. Elegant and focused, it reveals layers of dark plum, blueberry, spice, and subtle herbs - a true reflection of the cool, measured 2022 vintage.