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Andrew Thomas' flagship Kiss Shiraz comes from the low-cropping Pokolbin Estate vineyard, planted in 1969, and has been amongst the Hunter's finest Shiraz wines for many years.
As always, the 2022 vintage saw meticulous crop thinning and careful hand-picking. After a 24-hour cold soak and eight-day fermentation on skins, the wine aged for 16 months in premium French oak hogsheads, 20% of which were new.
The nose is full of ripe dark fruits, sarsaparilla, and warm spices. On the palate, find a myriad of black, blue and purple fruits, complemented by fine tannins and crisp acidity. Hints of black pepper, tea smoke, and espresso add complexity.
With a strong of 96 and 95 point reviews, this is an excellent release of Kiss and a must-try for fans of premium Aussie Shiraz.
96 points
"This combines juiciness and liveliness with a warming embrace, showcasing richness, power and regional character."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)96 points
"Needs time to blossom fully but should have an outstanding future."
- Ralph Kyte-Powell (The Real Review)95+ points
"Top of the tree wine from Thomas, as ever... Bold, distinctly Thomas and Kiss, and will have its fans for that."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
Type | Red |
Body | Full Bodied |
Variety | Shiraz |
Country | Australia |
Region | Hunter Valley |
Australian State | NSW |
Feature |
High Score |
Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Real Review The Wine Front |
Critic Score |
96 95 |
Alcohol | 14% |
Size | 750ml |
Vintage | 2022 |
Closure | Screw Cap |
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