The 2017 Stonewell Shiraz is a very soft, fresh rendition of the variety, in what was a cool year. This is spicy and supple and layered with blood plum, boysenberry, mulberry, hints of blackberry and licorice. Cocoa dusting finishes the palate, which is shaped by fine, almost silty tannins. Very smart. The wine was matured for 18 months in 60% new French oak hogsheads. This wine proves that generalizations in wine are risky; generally, I have not been enamored by the red wines from Barossa in 2017, as many—important to distinguish this does not mean "all"—at this stage are beginning to fray and dry out. Perhaps they will come around, but I am not sure. Suffice to say, this wine bucks the perceptions I have of this season, for this variety, grown in this region. An important realization. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

The new release of Lehmannn's flagship Shiraz, the 2014 Stonewell Shiraz is a blend of three vineyards, not necessarily along Stonewall Road but from the northern and northwestern sectors of Barossa Valley. Aged 15 months in French oak, it's cedary on the nose but plush and expansive on the palate, with waves of black cherry and blackberry fruit finished off with hints of baking spices and licorice. Full-bodied and full-flavored, it should age well for a decade or more.

Smoked meat, black olives and licorice give the 2013 Stonewell Shiraz a savory cast, balanced by notes of tea, blackberries and plums. Medium to full-bodied, it's firm and tannic, with at least a decade of aging potential, although it should be approachable within a couple of years.

Elegant, this offers a refined blend of sandalwood, cocoa and crushed pine needle notes, featuring polished cherry and raspberry details at the core. Plush and generous on the long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2030. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2012 Stonewell Shiraz offers aromas of cassis, mulberries and warm plums with suggestions of dried mint, dark chocolate and violets. Full-bodied, rich and solidly built with firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, it delivers plenty of classic Barossa flavors and a good, long finish.