The Queen of the Hive produces the bees that have a vital role in maintaining natural balance & eco-health in our world
The nose is deep and confident: blackcurrant
herbs and spice
juicy on the palate with a creamy yellow fruit in the background with citrus accompaniment
complex and elegant with the ageing
Jackson Brooke 'Westgate Vineyard' Shiraz 2021 Size::1 Bottle The Queen of the HiveThe Westgate vineyard in the Grampians is renowned for making some tip top wines, and this is no exception. Its ripe and juicy, coming across like strawberry topping after opening, with a burst of raspberry, blackberry, pepper, plum, spice and clove. Like the Meunier, it turns more savoury after some air time, but the fruit never leaves, instead singing at a higher pitch if drunk with some food (I had Hungarian goulash). Despite the 14. 5% alcohol,