We talk about old vines a lot in this ‘biz, but bare with us: it’s for good reason. There’s so much to these vineyards that instantly elevates the wines that they create: tension, texture, complexity, and longevity. The Ahrens vineyard was planted in the 1870’s, making it amongst some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world. Nearly a decade ago, Ronald Brown meticulously rewired and re-trellised every single vine, returning the block to its full vigour. It’s been labelled as ‘breathtaking’, ‘staggering’ and ‘beautiful’ by reviewers and we think we needn’t say much more. This is a wine that shines out of the glass, as if speaking of god-like status. It’s one of plump richness, sweet fruit and a silky texture. Behind the fruit, you’ll find hints of roasted chestnut, black olive, baking spices and spicy oak. We’re in the presence of classic Barossa greatness here, a wine for the ages that will age for decades.