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2022 Mother's Milk Barossa Shiraz

The Weekend Australian

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This incredible value Shiraz just won the "Critic's Choice" award at Wine Spectator — for the fourth time!! The winery First Drop Wines is a leader in Barossa that gets 5 Stars from Halliday and is included in the Top Wineries of Australia 2024 by Bob Campbell's Aussie mates at The Real Review. This oh-so stylish Shiraz is a perfect balance of Barossa intensity with modern polish. A delicious wine at any price, the Mother's Milk is a must-collect for the summer barbeque and dinner table. Another Critic's Choice award means this label will fly, so grab yours now!

$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Shiraz

Its Origins

"First Drop Wines HQ is in the striking 'Home of the Brave' building on the southern edge of Nuriootpa in the Provenance Barossa precinct. John Retsas is the man behind the dynamic brand, with its delicious wines sourced from vineyards across the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. There is a heavy emphasis on the 'alternative' (appropriate) varieties with Italian and Portuguese grapes making their presence felt; of course, shiraz, grenache, cabernet sauvignon and mataro also play a role, with a contemporary slant." Dave Brookes.

What The Critics Say

93/100 Weekend Australian Best Reds of 2024, Nick Ryan

"Give a wine a name like this and you’ll want to be sure you can live up to naturally high expectations. Thankfully, John Retsas is a man who always delivers. Built on everything the world loves about Barossa Shiraz – richness, generosity, deep wells of fruit flavour – this has always been a wine that punches way above its weight, and long may it continue to do so.”

92/100 Halliday's Wine Companion, Dave Brookes

"Terrific value here. Bright crimson with plenty of crunchy red and black berry fruits, baking spices, licorice, dark chocolate, pressed flowers, crushed rock and panforte. Mid-weighted with a light savoury lean, chocolatey tannins and a medium-length finish that shows some lovely cream oak and pure fruit." Drink 2024 - 2034

94/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim (2021 vintage)

"Richly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark and purple fruit intensity, toasted nut, warm spice and floral aromas, leading to a superbly weighted palate that's succulent and silky. Wonderfully flavoursome and satisfying."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Shiraz / Syrah
Region	Barossa
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	14.50%
Maturity	2024 - 2034

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout New Zealand and to some locations overseas. Our deliveries are made by trusted third party carriers. For further details on prices and delivery options please go to DELIVERY INFORMATION section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that they may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on 0800 422 767.