A touch of soft minerality brings finesse and length
Since 2004
A mid‑palate of almond blossom
and lemon peel with hints of flint
slightly grippy tannins that give the wine both lift and a grounded sense of place
Eisenstone ‘Mattcheoss’ Vineyard Greenock Shiraz Villa Maria A touch of soft mineralityThe palate is rich, dark, and densely structured, opening with blackberry, plum, and black cherry lifted by fresh, medium acidity that keeps the wine balanced despite its power. Tannins are firm, velvety, and tightly woven, giving classic Greenock depth and muscularity. The midpalate shows dark chocolate, licorice, black pepper, and warm spice, with a charcoalmineral thread that adds savoury complexity beneath the concentrated fruit. The finish is