2023 Bosward Shiraz

Shiraz is the soul of the Barossa. Planted on just about every soil type, it shows the diversity and complexity of the region. The 2023 is from three esteemed vineyards, Hobbs, Marschall and Bultawilta with each contributing to the quality of this wine. The 2023 has now been bottled. Being a small production from a rewarding year, you can secure yours by ordering now.

Colour: Deep ruby, with purple hues.

Nose: Blackberry, plums with scented spice overlay.

Palate: Soft and plush. Rounded tannin frames flavours of ripe plums, blueberry and milk chocolate.

14% alcohol

An impressive and appealingly plush Barossa Shiraz with everything in
place for further glory down the track. The colour is a vibrant purple.
The nose gives us notes of dried herbs, chocolate, blackberries, hints
of root vegetables, plums and mocha. There is good intensity here and
it continues for the full distance, never wavering. The palate sees very
dark chocolate, blackcurrants, liquorice and graphite notes emerging.
A soft texture, the wine has excellent balance, fine tannins and serious
length. There is lots to like here with a wine that will surely improve in
the coming years and excite even more. Drink 2025-2037.

93 Point, The Vintage Journal, Andrew Caillard MW. Aug 2025

This comes from three vineyards, Hobbs, Marschall and Bultawilta. The former I know, the latter two, not. No biggie, but that’s the intel. Reid Bosward going solo is a mighty thing.

Soft, supple shiraz. Heartland stuff. Mocha meets raspberry with dark cherry, plum, subtle clove, a dash of ginger biscuit and then cinnamon rolls on. The wine has good depth, medium to fuller weight, a palate staining intensity and much of that is sweet fruit and cinnamon spice. Such pleasure here. Hedonists wine but still with freshness. A magic in the air. Delicious. Neck oil for those seeking a hefty, plush red. Drink 2025-2032

94 Points, The Winefront, Mike Bennie. Aug2025.

Reid Bosward has some solid winemaking chops. This we know to be true. Knows how to craft a lovely Barossan shiraz too – case in point here, with grapes sourced from the Hobbs, Marschall and Bultawilta vineyards. Deeply coloured and pure of fruit with a core of velvety plum and blueberry, abundant spice, flecks of jasmine, ironstone, cocoa powder, licorice and earth with chocolatey tannins and an extended draw on the finish.
94 points / Rated Special Value for Money 
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 26 August 2024

Deep, dark, brooding red-purple hue; sweet and very ripe aromas of blackberry and fragrant herbs including a hint of mint, the palate full-bodied and bright, fruit focused and well structured with a solid backbone of supple, ripe tannins, leading into a long and satisfying finish. There's a fruit driven elegance about it. 
Drink: 2024–2035
Ranked #1 of 32 2023 Shiraz from South Australia
Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 01 September 2024