Emily’s Paddock Shiraz/Cabernet Franc

The palate is powerful, aromatic, and unmistakably Heathcote, opening with dark cherry, raspberry, and plum that mirror the fruit profile in the search results. The co‑planted Cabernet Franc adds a lift of mint, dried herbs, and cool‑toned spice, giving the wine its signature aromatic edge. Long skin contact builds a firm but fine chalky tannin frame, while the ancient Cambrian soils contribute a deep, earthy mineral resonance. The finish is long, structured, and quietly complex, tapering with dark chocolate, red‑earth minerality, and a cool herbal echo.