Black Ops

Shiraz Saperavi 2024 - New Vintage

My hunch was that the most ancient grape on the planet, Saperavi, would make for a unique union with McLaren Vale’s prized Shiraz. The elixir was covertly blended and like other ‘black operations’ a Pandora’s box of flavour was opened.

A wine for FBI, CIA and civilians. Seek & embrace the unusual.

‘Black Ops’ Shiraz Saperavi is the only blend of this type in the world and it will not disappoint!

Vegan friendly

🏆 95 Points - Wine Orbit

Winemaker's Notes

At the Western end of our Black Sheep Block is a pocket of Shiraz that lands a mighty punch of meaty-spiciness that couples perfectly with our exotic Saperavi. Contrasting, but complimentary and complex, this has fast become the backbone of the Black Ops Blend.

Bouquet & Palate

A cloud of cumin and rich beef stock clears to reveal a constellation of berries; blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, and plum. Subtle notes of star anise. Piloncillo sugar, split gum, and cinnamon quill. Gamey, svelte, and velvet soft, but punchy too. Oak oomph, a slipper of sandalwood, and unceasingly luscious, riotous, fruit throughout.

Food Match

Team it up with a classic Reuben Sandwich; perhaps swap out the corned beef for smoky beetroot to match the mix.

Technical Details

  • Type: Red
  • Region: South Australia
  • Vintage: 2024
  • Bottling Date: 21/02/2026
  • Harvest Date: 02/03/2024
  • Alcohol: 14.6
  • pH: 3.6
  • TA: 6.5
  • RS: <1.0g/L
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