Composed of the same blend, the 2008 Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and very peppery, spicy, blueberry and blackberry aromas. It is slightly weightier and richer than the previous vintage giving a medium-full body structured by a medium level of rounded tannins and medium acidity. The finish is long and peppery. Forward and approachable now it should drink to 2016+. Among the pioneering Margaret River vineyards, Hay Shed Hill’s original vines were established in the early 1970s. The Morrisons purchased the property in 1989 and developed it into a very respectable 18 hectare estate. They sold it in 2000 to a wine investment group after which focus and quality went through a difficult patch. Winemaker Michael Kerrigan took over the property in December, 2006 and set about restoring the original vineyard’s glory. His emphasis is on producing purely 100% estate grown wines. With four vintages now under his belt, the impressive fruits of his labor are demonstrated in this line-up.Importer: The Country Vintner; www.countryvintner.com.au