The Lodge Hill Shiraz vineyard, on the Clare Valley’s eastern ranges, has soils of rich, chocolatey loam over almost vertical sheets of rock. The cracks between the rock have filled with soil, providing passage for the vine roots and free drainage - the ideal environment for low-yielding Shiraz vines. 
Wine has been flowing in the Clare Valley since 1851 and is an integral part of the culture. It is one of Australia’s most prestigious premium wine regions, most famous for its Riesling and Shiraz. A small area, accounting for less than 1.5% of Australia’s total wine production. With its beautiful, rolling hills, ideal winter rainfall and Mediteranean climate, the Clare Valley carries a unique history and winemaking heritage.
 
94 Points James Suckling
Explosive mulberry fruit is married to a medium body and full vibrant tannins in this compact and energetic Clare Valley Shiraz. Slight sappiness at the long, very fresh finish.
 
93 Points Wine Enthusiast
This is plump and fruity without losing the (comparatively) cool climate edge of green peppercorn, toasty spices and lifted acidity. It's full bodied with a touch of chocolate oak showing but with the fruit intensity to balance it out. Should age nicely for the next decade at least. 
 
Winemaker Note
Perfectly ripe black plum and forest berry compote, with hints of pepper, spice, and a touch of sweet-cured meat on the nose. The palate is coiled and purposeful on entry and feels like it wants to explode. With a satin flow, a bright core of berry fruits and hints of spicy oak, this a very moreish wine.