2023 Nova Shiraz Touriga

"This shiraz touriga blend, with its deep colour and meaty rusticity, is a new addition to the range. Despite making up only 4% of the blend, touriga's influence is unmistakable. Iron filings, oyster shells, meat jus and peonies dance over supple red plum and bright raspberry fruit. The tannins are soft and the mouthfeel is plush. The wine opens beautifully with air, so decanting is highly recommended."

"Imitation is said to be the best form of flattery, and there is some good humour and banter behind this Thomas Wines Nova Shiraz Touriga debut. I suspect Thommo finally bit the bullet to give a polite "up yours", and sure enough, he's landed a killer blow. For many years, Thommo's good mate Mike De Iuliis has slayed the wine show scene with his Shiraz Touriga blend. And as good mates do, Thommo couldn't help but suggest that those few drops of Touriga in the blend made the difference. This is a ripper. A parcel of Touriga was made available to Thommo and the quality was too good to pass up, so the Nova Shiraz Touriga (96/4 blend) was born. Pretty aromas of violets and purple flowers harpoon this skyward. Lacey and delicate, it glides about with sheer ease. Fabulously medium bodied, blueberries, boysenberries and red currants shine with a flicker of red apple crunch adding vitality and an attractive energy wrapped up by a spicy ripple in the tail. Sliding down all too easily, this is a hard recommendation."

"Deep ruby with a rich purple rim. Plums and mulberries with sandalwood and cumin spice aromatics. Medium to full bodied, ripe purple fruits at its core with a complexing layer of ground spices built upon that fruit. Fine tannins have persistence and drive, a touch gravelly towards the finish to focus and clarify the fruit weight. Very youthful for now, and will offer more over time. Drink 2026 - 2035"