Izway 'Field Blend' GSM 2023
The Wine
Elegant and expressive, this wine is extremely drinkable from the outset.
We have been propagating and planting new vineyards at our Seppeltsfield Home Block for the last decade. Each of these blocks were planted with cuttings that we took from our favourite vineyards across the Barossa. These block sizes were specifically mapped to create a Field Blend in proportions that best showcase our site.
A darker and more restrained profile than the inaugural release, the 2023 Field Blend showcases a balance of the three most famous Barossa varietals. Shiraz and Mataro have a more definitive influence on the wine that is still Grenache dominant, and the advantages of co-fermented integration are on full display. Elegant and expressive, this is extremely drinkable from the outset, yet detailed enough to be interesting and thought provoking.
The fruit has been organically grown, made and hand bottled at Izway at our off-grid winery. The wine has at no stage left the growing site.
Only 600 bottles produced.
Cellaring: Drink Now – 2030. Best Between 2024 and 2027.
The Details
Variety - Shiraz
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Sub Region - Barossa Valley
Extra - Cork
Year - 2023
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!
The Isbels' suite of wines are characterized by a remarkable purity and depth - with an unmissable velvet glide. These wines are exceptional expressions of Australian Shiraz that should be in sitting in any fine wine cellar!
