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Description
The Elenay Shiraz originated from a "beautiful accident" in 2011 when barrels of Kiss and Sweetwater Shiraz didn’t quite fit their usual profiles. Blended together, they created an exceptional wine that became a staple of the Thomas Wines lineup.
The 2022 vintage continues this tradition, featuring 60% Sweetwater Ridge and 40% Kiss Shiraz, aged in premium French oak for added complexity.
The nose is very expressive, with dark fruits, exotic spices, dark chocolate, and hints of amaro. The palate is powerful and intense, with silky tannins and a core of black and purple fruits. It's a seductive Shiraz with a velvety texture and a long, refreshing finish.
With a collection of excellent reviews from the critics, this is another beauty from Andrew Thomas!
95 points
"It is a powerful, weighty, multilayered wine with abundant character. The fruit is dark, the structure dense, and a spirited rustic thread ties it together. Rather than being a wine to dissect, it is a wine to enjoy with hearty fare, good friends and convivial ambience."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)
