2022 The Willows GR7 Shiraz

A rich and powerfully structured Barossa Valley Shiraz — generous and commanding, with dark fruit concentration, spice and the extraordinary depth and complexity that comes from one of the Barossa's most celebrated and historic multi-generational family estates.

The GR7 block has produced some of the most decorated Barossa Shiraz in recent memory — the 2021 vintage won 6 trophies, and the 2022 continues that extraordinary legacy.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
Previous vintage (2021): 6 Trophy Winner

Barossa Valley, SA

$40 a bottle
Single Block • GR7 • The Willows • Barossa Valley Shiraz

"A rich and powerfully structured Barossa Valley Shiraz — generous and commanding, with dark fruit concentration, spice and the extraordinary depth and complexity that defines The Willows GR7 as one of the Barossa's most celebrated and decorated Shiraz expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple with a dense, opaque core — rich, vivid and commanding.

Aroma:
Rich and complex with:

• blackberry and dark plum
• dark cherry and mulberry
• cedar, spice and dark chocolate
• earthy complexity and subtle floral lift

Classic Barossa Valley Shiraz with The Willows' signature depth and generosity — rich, structured and deeply compelling.

Palate:
Full-bodied with structured tannins and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, dark plum and dark cherry
• rich, concentrated dark fruit
• cedar, dark chocolate and spice
• earthy complexity and subtle oak
• structured tannins driving extraordinary length and multi-year aging potential

The wine delivers dark fruit power with structure and depth, combining the GR7 block's extraordinary fruit concentration with The Willows' multi-generational Barossa winemaking mastery.

Finish:
Long and structured with lingering dark fruit, cedar, spice and firm, persistent tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion (2022 vintage)

6x Trophy Winner (2021 vintage)

About The Willows GR7 Shiraz

GR7 refers to a specific block designation on The Willows estate — a single block of Barossa Valley Shiraz that has consistently produced wines of extraordinary quality and award-winning pedigree. The Willows is one of the Barossa Valley's most celebrated and historic family estates, with a winemaking heritage spanning multiple generations. Their commitment to estate fruit, traditional Barossa winemaking and the expression of their unique vineyard sites has produced some of the region's most consistently decorated and celebrated Shiraz expressions.

It represents:

• single-block Barossa Valley Shiraz from one of the region's most celebrated and historic multi-generational family estates
• one of the Barossa's most consistently decorated Shiraz expressions — 95 points and 6 trophies across consecutive vintages
• outstanding value for a trophy-winning, 95-point Barossa Valley Shiraz

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Barossa Valley, SA
• Producer: The Willows
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2040

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Smoked brisket
• Pepper steak and prime dry-aged cuts
• Mushroom ragù
• Aged cheddar
• Charcoal-grilled eggplant

Why We Love It

This is rich, powerful Barossa Valley Shiraz from one of the region's most celebrated and decorated family estates.
At $40, it delivers 95-point Halliday quality and the extraordinary pedigree of a block that has won 6 trophies in a single vintage.

A must-have for lovers of benchmark, age-worthy Barossa Valley Shiraz.