Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz Vertical Tasting Case, 2015

Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz McLaren Vale
Damson, cherries, ripe fruits and less obvious oak characterize the 2015. It is medium bodied but lighter than the 2016. With some air, more oaky notes emerge along with tar and a grainy fruit finish. It was matured for 20 months in old American oak.

Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz McLaren Vale
More mellow aromas have developed in the 2016 with dark plummy fruits, toast and vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth and supple with flavours of blackberries, blackcurrants and vanilla oak. Drinking nicely now, it will remain at its peak for some years.

Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz McLaren Vale
Earthy aromas are complemented by ginger, chocolate and plums leading to a supple medium-bodied wine. Smoky ash flavours develop in the glass with a long chewy chocolate finish. Produced from grapes grown on the Home Block. The wine was matured for 12 months in American and French oak and bottled December, 2019.