Gundog Estate ‘Smoking Barrel’ Shiraz Lovedale buoyant and alive

buoyant and alive

2022 being a fantastic vintage for cool-climate chardonnay

and the texture remains smooth and refreshing

It’s a beautifully balanced rosé Champagne with both charm and tension

Floral aromas

Gundog Estate ‘Smoking Barrel’ Shiraz Lovedale buoyant and aliveThe palate is bright, spicy, and gently smoky, opening with blackberry, dark cherry, and plum carried by fresh, mediumfirm acidity that keeps the wine lively and balanced. Texture is silky, lightly grippy, and subtly earthy, showing the cuves signature savoury, barrelinfluenced complexity. The midpalate reveals black pepper, smoked spice, cocoa, dried herb, and a cool mineral thread, adding depth beneath the fruit. The finish is dry, long, and quietly