The Beast, a fitting partner to the Beauty, is a wine of intensity...Selected from a single block high on the estate peak, where the soils are shallow and exposure to sunlight is long, the Beast embodies a powerful concentration of flavour and bold richness. Structured with soft grippy tannin and balanced with enticing complexity, a robust wine befitting of this name. - Hentley Farm

Crafted from low-yield, hand-picked Shiraz vines on Hentley Farm’s historic estate, this 2022 vintage delivers concentrated dark berry and plum fruit, layered with mocha, black pepper, and hints of smoked meat. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, showcasing structured tannins, savoury spice, and subtle oak-derived vanilla and chocolate nuances. A seamless balance of power and poise, The Beast finishes long, with a persistent savoury grip and a whisper of roasted coffee bean.

A quintessential expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz, perfect for cellaring or bold food pairings.

Halliday Wine Companion - 95 Points

Sporting an awesome magenta-splashed crimson hue in the glass, this smells Barossa through and through. Deep, deep blackberry and satsuma fruits, studded with ironstone and hints of fruitcake spice, grilled figs, Old Gold chocolate, turned earth and roasting meats. Weighty and full-bodied, there's plenty of latent power here, balanced despite the heady 15.2% alc with fine, sedimentary tannins, leaving no doubt that it will cellar admirably. - Dave Brookes

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Blackberry, dark plum, mocha, black pepper, with hints of smoked meat and vanilla oak

Palate: Rich and full-bodied, showcasing concentrated dark fruit, cocoa, spice complexity, and refined tannins

Finish: Long and savoury, with lingering dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of smoky oak

Perfect with: Grilled ribeye, slow-braised beef brisket, aged cheddar, or wild mushroom ragù

Style: Full-bodied Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Vintage: 2022
ABV: Approx. 14.5%