Heroes 'Anti-Hero' Shiraz Unit:Single

Heroes 'Anti-Hero' Shiraz Unit:SingleProducer James Thomas has two wine labels: Heroes and Anti Hero. The Heroes label is made with fruit from his organic farm in Deans Marsh in the Otway Hinterlands, while the Anti Hero label is used for the wine made from purchased fruit, mostly from other Geelong vineyards. James, originally from the UK, moved to Australia in 2004 to study a postgraduate degree in Oenology at La Trobe. Afterward, he worked as assistant winemaker at Bannockburn

wild yeast fermentation and extended lees contact in barrel have added richness and complexity

with some sweet spice and gentle oak influence

"Honeysuckle and citrus scents are immediately apparent with slight aromas of nougat

pepper and plenty of concentrated juicy fruit to balance

They produce wines under the 'Journey's End' end label and have an entry-level label called 'Three Brothers'

Aromatic with rich orchard fruit like pear and peach

Aromas of pear

"Typically it shows a pink grapefruit character

Rich and complex classic Coonawarra Cab

This wine certainly over-delivers for the price

Tannins check the exuberance without squashing it

with a keen interest in viticulture