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2022 IHANA Edition #1 Shiraz Pack

$160.00 / pack

IHANA was brought together by Valtteri Bottas’ passion for great wine, and the know-how of one of Australia’s best winemakers, Corrina Wright from Oliver’s Taranga.

This limited release wine is a true collector’s item. Sourced from the sixth generation, family owned, Oliver’s Taranga vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia.

Australia’s signature variety Shiraz has never looked better, expect an opulent and concentrated wine that is drinking well now, and well into the future.

The ‘Edition #1’ Gift Box includes 2 x 750mL bottles of the 2022 IHANA Shiraz.

Visit ihanawine.com to find out more about IHANA.

Specifications

History

History

IHANA - Finnish for wonderful or fantastic - a word Valtteri reserves for the truly exceptional. The collaboration of Valtteri Bottas x Oliver’s Taranga is just that - a celebration of competitive craftsmanship. The stubborn pursuit of excellence is a common thread for Valtteri Bottas and sixth generation grape grower Corrina Wright. And a wine made by two such driven perfectionists was only ever going to be ‘Ihana’, the very word uttered on Valtteri’s first taste. Finding a second home in South Australia, Valtteri’s love for exploring our landscapes and wine regions has led to an inevitable conclusion; the wines of these rolling McLaren Vale vineyards are amongst the very best in the world.

Aroma

Aroma

All dusty chopped chocolate, cherry berry, vanilla and roasted meats.

Wine & Vintage

Wine & Vintage

2022 was another cracking vintage in McLaren Vale. A long, cool ripening period and no heatwaves meant that we had plenty of opportunity to ripen the Shiraz perfectly.

Palate

Palate

Stewed figs and berry compote, rum and raisin, more dusty chocolate and sour cherry on the palate. Charry delicious tannin.

Small Batch Production

Small Batch Production

5000

Colour

Colour

Bright Maroon

Alcohol

Alcohol

14.5%

Reviews

Only 5,000 bottles are made of this stunning McLaren Vale Shiraz given the Finnish name ‘Ihana’, which translates as wonderful. For someone who loves Finland, I could not be more excited – even more so as it is such a thrilling wine. Opaque maroon, this is intense, well balanced and showing some very early complexity. Florals, chocolate, leather, tar, cloves, dry herbs and mocha notes. A richly flavoured, generous and supple McLaren Vale Shiraz with good extraction, impressive intensity and incredible length. And yet, perhaps a little surprisingly, the wine still has elegance. For me, this just might be the best wine Corrina and her team have made. It would certainly be a contender. Fifteen to twenty years. 97 points

- Ken Gargett

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