Lot 353 | 2021 Single-Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 750ml

Lot 353
2021 Single-Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz

750ml

$60/bottle under the original label

From one of The Barossa's founding families, this gorgeous, sophisticated Shiraz comes from the upper reaches of the legendary Narrow Road Vineyard. The Three Springs block is located high above the Barossa flats on sandy alluvial hillsides at 380-meters, producing world-class fruit that combines richness, power, and elegance in equal measure.

Opaque in the glass with a little magenta around the rim. Mulberry, reduced plum, and blackberry fruit are vibrant and ethereal riding cracked pepper and leather notes. Graham cracker, creme de cassis, and powdered lilac and sous bois florals further complex the bouquet. Smooth, muscular and precise on entry with crunchy red fruits and mulberry notes over a granitic, minerally spine that gives the wine excellent tension and verve. Sexy, ethereal and elegant with excellent purity, this is world-class, high-elevation Shiraz deftly produced by masters of the craft.


15.0% alc

Overall rating: 4.65 / 5 from 40 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 2021 Barossa Valley Shiraz from Lot 353 offers a rich and robust flavor with a smooth, well-balanced finish. Praised for its excellent taste and subtle twist, this single-vineyard Shiraz provides great value for its price, making it a remarkable choice for wine enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Profile: 23%
  • Finish: 17%
  • Barossa Valley Shiraz: 42%
  • Value for Money: 17%

Review topics: ["flavor","value","shiraz","wine","nose","finish","fruit"].

Review highlights

  • "An excellent wine with a wonderful flavor and great body" — Bradley S.
  • "Deep color in glass, wonderful nose and smooth finish." — Michael L.
  • "Classic Aussie Shiraz with a subtle twist" — Randy H.

Reviews

Not great by any means, but decent value

"I bought a case of this when it was on sale. At the price I paid, I was not expecting it to dethrone Grange as king of the Aussie Shiraz (I wish!), so I don't feel like I got a bad deal. But this is by no means a great (or even very good) example of Barossa Valley Shiraz. It is, however, a decent value at the sale price. Nice floral nose, but it does not have the sweaty, leathery nose of a high quality Aussie shiraz. It does have some structure behind the fruit, surprising for a wine at this price, but I can't get over the watery, thin, short finish and lack of overall complexity. Mos Def not an "A" quality wine. I would give a "B" or maybe even a "B+". My conclusion: You just can't get a good Aussie Shiraz these days for what De Negoce is charging for this wine, but this does provide value for money."

— TDogg (3/5)

Good Complexity

"Nice flavor with florals and citrus on the finish. Balanced, no heat, acidity in check, smooth. A pleasure and a steal at this price."

— Jim A. (5/5)

Go to conversationalist

"This Shiraz has the ability to both support a conversation and silence you for contemplation. It pairs well with strong, acidic flavors but also stands alone, smoothly supporting you while you prep a meal and then sit down with family or friends. Highly recommend as an everyday peacemaker for a chaotic world"

— charles m. (5/5)

Let it open for a few hours

"Let it breathe a while - became what was promised after a few hours For the price, a great choice and and worth the wait"

— Steve S. (5/5)

Re: promising

"My wife shared this wine with friends and the all seemed to enjoy it. I will look forward to trying it when I open up the next bottle"

— Ron K. (5/5)

Very good Barossa Shiraz for the price

"In the last year I've bought cases of Lots 343, 349, 354 and 356 -- all Australian Shiraz and all very good to excellent. I just purchased Lot 353, and it fits right in with those other four. You just can't beat these Aussie wines for the price!"

— James G. (5/5)

From first sip, it was great.

"I have not bought or ordered a glass of Shiraz till I was given a bottle of Barossa Valley Shiraz. First sip I was hooked, and ordered more. Great taste!"

— Craig E. (4/5)

A Taste of Frane

"An excellent wine with a wonderful flavor and great body"

— Bradley S. (5/5)

Smooth weeknight drinker

"This Shiraz is a great mid-week wine. Allow a decant for 20 minutes or so. You won’t be disappointed."

— Matthew O. (5/5)

Great with Pizza

"Not too pwppery. Great with pizza!"

— Robin B. (4/5)

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