{"product_id":"collector-wines-marked-tree-red-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz | 95 Point Canberra District Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Canberra Shiraz | One of the Most Exciting Shiraz Buys in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine absolutely blew me away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Incredibly composed. And seriously underpriced for the quality in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Canberra District Shiraz | Perfume, Spice, Elegance \u0026amp; Extraordinary Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are wines you taste, appreciate and move on from. Then there are wines that stop you in your tracks. This is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for me, that's the story of the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of My Wines of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recently tasted around \u003cstrong\u003e200 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were probably only about \u003cstrong\u003e15 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the entire tasting that I thought were compelling enough that I wanted to buy them for Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis was the wine that stood above them all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI even tasted it alongside Collector's significantly more expensive \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I'd buy this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's before we start talking about the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003equality, complexity, drinkability and value\u003c\/strong\u003e here is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took several winemakers with me and made sure they tasted it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery one of them agreed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was one of the wines of the tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd I Don't Say This Lightly…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three Australian Shirazes I absolutely love:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Lambert Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are benchmark wines for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd saying another wine is better than those is not something I'd normally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I think this is.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's how impressed I am by the 2024 Marked Tree Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Faulkner was equally impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edescribing a beautifully poised Shiraz with exotic spice, florals, fleshy fruit, pepper and savoury complexity, carried by silky tannins and lively acidity into a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer opening words say plenty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“What a beautiful shiraz. Everything just so.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything is in the right place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing feels forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuon Hooke also awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A really stylish shiraz and remarkable value.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooke found red and dark fruits, spice, subtle smoky reduction and a hint of cola, with beautifully judged tannins providing both structure and immediate drinkability. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, that's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's serious without being difficult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex without being heavy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured without being hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately delicious without being simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if two 95-point reviews weren't enough, the wine also collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 GOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we're starting to see a pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just me getting carried away with a bottle I loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone seems to be arriving at the same conclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously good Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant crimson-purple with excellent depth while retaining the brightness you'd expect from cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely gorgeous. \u003cstrong\u003eDark cherry, blackberry and ripe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e explode from the glass alongside black pepper, aniseed, exotic spices and florals. There's also a subtle smoky, meaty reduction adding another layer of savoury complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and beautifully composed. There's lovely flesh to the fruit, but never excess weight. Cherry and blackberry are joined by pepper, spice and savoury notes, with the whole-bunch character adding perfume and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the things I love most. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky, fine and beautifully judged\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the acidity keeps the wine lively and incredibly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refreshing and wonderfully persistent. Fruit, pepper, spice and savoury complexity continue well after the wine leaves the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's just beautifully put together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurrumbateman – Classic Canberra Shiraz Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marked Tree Red is made from hand-worked parcels of Shiraz sourced from vineyards \u003cstrong\u003ein and around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are a mixture of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranite \u0026amp; Shale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand those sites give Alex McKay fruit capable of producing both \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and elegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the savoury texture and richness that gives the wine depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes Canberra Shiraz so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not McLaren Vale Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore medium-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, spice and structure than sheer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023\/24 growing season was particularly kind to Shiraz in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moist spring and summer maintained vine health, followed by temperate late-summer conditions that allowed the grapes to ripen gradually and without excessive stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector says the resulting Shiraz fruit showed excellent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackbone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what you see in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Harvested. Whole Bunch. French Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 and 13.5 Baumé\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place in open fermenters with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the ferments worked to extract flavour and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual parcels then underwent malolactic fermentation before maturation in a combination of \u003cstrong\u003enew and seasoned Allier and Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final wine was blended and bottled in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd alcohol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you plenty about the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about alcohol or brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about flavour without weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay – One of Canberra's Great Shiraz Winemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay\u003c\/strong\u003e has an extraordinary understanding of the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked with Canberra wine pioneer Edgar Riek before returning to the region in 2000 to become winemaker at Hardy's Kamberra winery. That role gave him extensive experience with vineyard parcels throughout Canberra, Hilltops, Gundagai and Tumbarumba. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hardy's withdrew from the region, Alex stayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2005 he created Collector Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005 Marked Tree Red Shiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt won NSW Wine of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's quite a way to start a winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Years of Marked Tree Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious pedigree behind this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious Marked Tree Red releases have collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSW Wine of the Year – 2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Wine of Provenance Trophy – National Wine Show of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudy Komon Perpetual Memorial Trophy – Sydney Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Royal Sydney Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion – 2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't some new wine that has suddenly had one good vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Tree Red has been delivering for two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Canberra Shiraz Is So Exciting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something incredibly distinctive about the best Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the fragrance and spice associated with cool climates, but there's enough Australian sunshine to give the fruit flesh and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat examples deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-Bunch Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 Marked Tree Red absolutely nails that balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most impressive things about this wine is how good it already tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's structure underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector specifically says that although the wine is deliberately weighted toward early drinking, it has a \u003cstrong\u003esturdy spine and will age gracefully\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published window runs to around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2036\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile Huon Hooke sees it developing through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2038.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also happily put a case away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut frankly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is dangerously good on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine Liquid Vibe exists to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hand-worked vineyard parcels around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllier \u0026amp; Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA label with a 20-year track record of trophies and huge scores\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone represents very good buying for this quality of Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a wine is good enough that I'd put it in the conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada, Luke Lambert Syrah and Altera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, we're beyond merely talking about value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're talking about a wine I genuinely believe people need to taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Brilliant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything great modern Australian Shiraz should be — intense without heaviness, structured without hardness and incredibly complex while remaining ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Real Review. Gold Medal. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may well be one of my Shirazes of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six. Seriously. Drink one now, put the rest away, and then tell me where you're finding better Australian Shiraz at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52544392167726,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2403b4b1-6aa9-49a6-927c-92c35c442e5a.png?v=1788324733","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/collector-wines-marked-tree-red-shiraz-2024","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}