Anthony D’Anna, Boccaccio Cellars

Mayford Shiraz 2014 – 96-97 Points

Mayford is one of the best producers of cool climate Shiraz in Australia: up with the likes of Giaconda and Clonakilla for their Porepunkah Shiraz. Grown in miniscule amounts in one of the most picturesque vineyards in Australia. The 2014 vintage release is spot on, to the point where it might be the best release yet… 

Deep, dark, perfumed; so much complexity in just the nose. The palate is beautiful, so complete with layers and layers of fruit and everything in place in just the perfect way. Drink now and for the next 15-20 years. I have loved every release of Mayford Shiraz and this vintage is no exception. Want to jump on a ‘superstar of the future? Buy Mayford. This is close to the pinnacle of how great Victorian and Australian Shiraz can be. It is a benchmark in every sense of the word. It is so complete and complex it could command a $100 price tag and I think no one would blink an eyelid.