Izway Wines 'Don' Shiraz 2016
The Wine
This classic, modern Barossa Shiraz is bold and rich but still elegant and balanced.
The Don vineyard, situated in Ebenezer, is a remarkable site. Although the 2016 Vintage will be considered one of the great harvests of the last 20 years, the growing conditions were anything but conventional. The total rainfall for the year was half the average but the timing was perfect. The summer was warm but not hot and there were no extended heat waves. These conditions resulted in exceptional fruit created in shrewd and almost sagacious weather, where the season seemed dialed in to the specifics of each vineyard. The wines created are equally intelligent and authoritative, with purity of fruit combining with incredible tannin structure. Layered and complex, these wines will age for many years and will cement the Barossa Valley as one of the worlds iconic wine regions.
The 2016 Don has incredible presence in the glass and immediately reveals floral notes of lavender and cassis as well as dark soy, cherry and orange rind. The plush, stylish texture is coating and silky, with classic dark chocolate, coffee and kecap manis leading a plethora of complex flavors. As always, The Don has great energy and freshness, and the dark rumble is complimented by bright sparks creating a wine that can be decanted and immediately enjoyed or concealed in the cellar for the next 10 to 20 years. IZWAY
The Details
Variety - Shiraz
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Sub Region - Barossa Valley
Extra - Cork
Year - 2016
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Recently Ex Torbreck Head Winemaker (2006-2017), Craig Isbel, owner and winemaker of Izway Wines, dropped in to pour his latest creations. He knows a thing or two about the Barossa - his pedigree at Torbreck included turning out 4 x 100 point Wine Advocate wines and countless 99-pointers!!
Craig, along with his wife Kathryn own and operate Izway Wines in the Barossa Valley. Their ‘Micro’ winery turns out incredible handcrafted wines, albeit in minute quantities - their annual crush varies from 22 to 25 tons - TINY!
In addition to producing wine from vines around their house and winery, they collaborate with a couple of long-term partners with small plots nearby as well as one plot in the Eden Valley. All grapes are sourced from old vines and organically grown. The Isbels work in a 'Lo-Fi' manner, using no pumps, a basket press and minimal additions of sulphur - very hands off!
