This 2022 Heathcote Shiraz from Wild Duck Creek Estate is expected to display an intense bouquet of dark fruits, including ripe blackberry, plum, and black cherry, interwoven with characteristic notes of black pepper, liquorice, and a distinct ferrous minerality typical of the region’s Cambrian soils. Hints of mocha, dark chocolate, and baking spice might emerge from careful oak aging. On the palate, it will be full-bodied and concentrated, with a rich core of fruit supported by firm yet supple tannins and a lively acidity. The finish promises to be long, savory, and spicy, leaving a lasting impression of dark fruit and earthy complexity.