'Springflat' Shiraz Natural 95 Points – Sam Kim:

95 Points – Sam Kim:

The river was diverted in the 1930s to stop Blenheim from flooding

Alto Adige

but a natural wine making philosophy is adhered to

This release just oozes class with a combination of 40% new French and American oak maturation for 22 months

'Springflat' Shiraz Natural 95 Points – Sam Kim:David (aka Duck) and Diana planted the first vines in 1974 and in 1979 named the first vineyard Alans Cabernet Vineyard, after Ducks late father Alan. The Original Vineyard was planted in 1988 on land owned by Dianas parents. Duck and Diana have three children Liam, Ngaire and Bridie. Traditional winemaking methods including hand picking, open fermentation, hand plunging, basket pressing, and long term barrel ageing are fostered, as is the use