Schwarz Wine Co. Nitschke Block Shiraz 2020 - Museum Release

Tasting Note

A commanding and elegant Barossa Valley Shiraz, glistening with blackberry, cherry and plum fruits layered with fine grained oak, warming spice, coffee and cocoa. Rich and deeply expressive, it captures all the hallmarks of dry grown Shiraz from a hot vintage, balanced by structure, depth and a palate that lingers with the full flavours of the Barossa Valley.

Awards & Accolades

95 Points
The Real Review

Deep, dark and broodingly inky in the glass. Aromas of blood plum, violets, bouquet garni, blackberry, cola, milk chocolate and vanilla. Full on flavours: satsuma plum, dark cherry, graphite, boysenberry and spice. Dense and dark, powerful fruit, firm, grippy and granular tannins and bright acidity. A mighty wine with power and precision.
- Aaron Brasher

93 Points
Halliday Wine Companion

Single-vineyard shiraz from the Nitschke Block in Bethany, planted by Jason Schwarz's parents in 1968; 20% whole bunches, 25% new French oak. Deep, slightly broody satsuma plum notes are edged with amaro herbs and plentiful exotic spice, jasmine and macerated cherries. Lovely fruit weight, chalky tannins and vivid acidity add to its appeal.
- Dave Brookes