Monterra was founded in 2012 on the basis of an undeniable admiration for almighty Mother Nature, and the desire to bring exceptional wines to Australian tables and beyond. The art of élevage is the skill of blending in the cellar, raising the potential of exceptional grapes to deliver something profound in the bottle. Meticulously blended parcels of wine, and the mystery of specially selected oak barrels deliver intense flavours, complexity and palate length. Élevage wines celebrate the honed skills and years of craftmanship.

Shiraz 60% Tempranillo 40%

Good depth and hue of colour, with a plummy and char-oak tinged bouquet, the palate full-bodied and rich, deep and concentrated yet with lovely supple texture. Deliciously fruit-sweet at the core; very long finish. A generous, full-bodied shiraz with a bright future. Drink: 2024 to 2042; Price: $60.00; Alcohol: 14.5%; Rating: 94 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review

Australian Shiraz certainly gets its due, but as this selection shows, there's plenty more on offer from Down Under. #1 Monterra Elevage McLaren Vale Shiraz Tempranillo 2020: Expressive, elegant; chocolate-covered marachino cherry toasted cumin, nutmeg, vanilla bean, cigar box. Price: US $35.00; Rating: 94 Points; Wine Spectator

Gold Medal & 95 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine
Gold Medal - CWSA 2022
95 Points - Wine Orbit