The 2013 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz is a powerful yet finely detailed expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz, sourced from the famed DC Block at Koomilya. Crafted by Koomilya, this single-block wine showcases old-vine intensity balanced by precision, restraint, and remarkable longevity.
DC Block is planted to mature Shiraz vines on deep alluvial soils, naturally limiting yields and delivering fruit of exceptional concentration. The outstanding 2013 vintage in McLaren Vale produced grapes with superb ripeness, natural acidity, and tannin quality—ideal conditions for a site-specific Shiraz built for long-term ageing.
Winemaking follows a traditional, low-intervention approach. Fruit was hand-harvested and fermented in small batches, with careful extraction to build depth and structure without excess weight. The wine was matured in high-quality French oak for an extended period, integrating savoury complexity and textural polish while allowing the vineyard character to remain at the forefront.
The wine opens with intense aromas of blackberry, dark plum, and blueberry, layered with notes of liquorice, graphite, smoked meat, spice, and subtle oak. The palate is full-bodied and authoritative, delivering dense dark fruit, firm yet refined tannins, and a long, savoury finish. Despite its power, the wine retains balance and clarity, a hallmark of great McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Still youthful with significant structure, the 2013 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz benefits from decanting if enjoyed now and will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 15–25+ years, developing further complexity and tertiary character.
A benchmark single-block McLaren Vale Shiraz for collectors seeking depth, provenance, and proven cellaring potential.
