Only the best parcels of shiraz from Bass Hill Vineyard — the Olssen family’s vineyard in the southern part of the Clare Valley — were used to make the 2006 BHV Shiraz. The wine was aged in high quality French oak for twenty months, a little over forty-percent being new Saury hogsheads. Deep in colour, concentrated and complex in flavour, and with a lovely textural mouthfeel, this wine will reward careful cellaring.
Situated in a beautiful secluded valley north west of Watervale, the Olssen vineyard benefits from the shading effect of the steep valley sides, resulting in estate grown wines of great finesse and elegance.
Helen and Kevin Olssen moved to the valley from Adelaide in 1987 and since 1994 have been producing wines under their own label. The range now includes Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, Primitivo, Late Harvest Riesling, Carmenere and Shiraz.
The Olssens' aim is to produce only limited quantities of high quality wines from their thirty-two hectares of vines. This unique vineyard in its wonderfully picturesque setting is one of Clare's best kept secrets.
Don't Pay: $30
WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Clare Valley SA
Winemaker: Kevin Olssen
Drink now until: 2014
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
