Gilles has just 15 hectares
The Original Vineyard was planted in 1988 on land owned by Diana’s parents
Alex Russell Wines produce cool climate varietal wines both in South Australia's Riverland region and Tasmania – in the Pipers River region North of Launceston
Fruit is sourced from some of the best sites in McLaren Vale with the Shiraz coming from mainly Blewitt Springs
OPV Shiraz Germany Gilles has just 15 hectaresAlways a classic Hunter Burgundy style, the 2017 OPV must surely be the best weve tasted since 2011. Elegant and open with red, blue and black fruits, five spice, violets, vanilla, campfire and autumnal notes. Tannins are fine and expansive, coupling with ripe acidity that really drives the flavour along. Beautifully weighted, drinks like a claret, effortless, but with Burgundy sensuality. Integrated and harmonious, this will drink gorgeously for at