Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz Vintage Cellars 2017

Tasting:  Block 6 Shiraz reflects the enduring legacy of the Kay family, spanning generations and coinciding with the 125th Anniversary of the ancient vines. This vintage yields a bountiful 11.37 tonnes, showcasing the resilience of the Amery vineyard. It’s a robust Shiraz, balanced with elegance, finesse, and intricate complexity. With its proven ability to age gracefully, patience in cellaring will be richly rewarded. Hailing from McLaren Vale, South Australia, this wine boasts intense aromas of dark berries, plums, violets, licorice, and earth, with a hint of fresh blueberries. On the palate, it delivers deep, flavorful notes in a smooth, refreshing manner, characterized by long-lasting impressions of blackberry and plum. Overall, it exhibits impressive depth and harmony. 

Vintage: 2017

Awards: 

97 Points James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2021

96 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, 14 January 2020

96 Tyson Stelzer, WBM, January/February 2020

95+ Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, October 2019