2022 The Thief? Barossa Valley Shiraz

The Thief? honours Australian winemaking veteran, Natasha’s Great Great Grandfather and early settler John Mooney, known as ‘Walter’ who went to his grave in the late 1800’s, wrongly accused of stealing a neighbour’s cow. Established in the late 1990’s the single vineyard is sectioned into four blocks where variety is matched to site to hand craft wines of distinction.

Magenta-edged crimson with aromas of plum compote, dark cherry and boysenberry fruits with hints of baking spice, citrus blossom, Cherry Ripe, earth and dark chocolate. Ditto on the palate, which flows medium bodied, with fine, sandy tannins and a pulse of sour cherry and spice on the exit. - 90 Points
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 2025