Suckling 93 – best Shatter yet:
A serious wine that’s deep in dark fruit, full in body and drenched in fine-grained tannins. Black cherries, blackberries, black pepper and star anise fill the palate and linger on the finish. High in alcohol and ripeness, yet well balanced due to the tannic structure.
The winery says:
2022 vintage continued the streak of hot and extremely dry vintages. As all the vineyards are dry farmed, the drought conditions are producing smaller berries and smaller yields, which in turn means plenty of power and concentration. Inky black in color, the wine has flavors and aromas dominated by black currant, spice and cured meats with a touch of coffee from low toast barrels. There's an underlying minerality throughout with the distinct iron quality that schist delivers. The palate is pure and powerful, but has structure and a cohesive backbone.
This year’s blend is 96% Grenache and 4% Syrah.
