96–98 Points – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)

The Seven Acre Shiraz is Greenock Creek's most structured and age-worthy single-vineyard bottling — a wine built for the long haul. The 2005 is now 21 years old, well into its prime drinking window, and represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to experience one of the Barossa's most iconic wines at its absolute peak.

My Wine Man

This is for the serious collector or the wine lover who wants to drink history. Greenock Creek is owned by Michael and Annabelle Waugh — one of South Australia's most iconic wineries, built on old-vine terroir and meticulous, uncompromising winemaking. The Seven Acre is their most cellar-worthy expression, and the 2005 is extraordinary.

Tasting Notes

Tar, mineral and earth on the nose, with smoked meat and blueberry leaping from the glass. Full-bodied but more restrained than the Alices — more austere, with greater structure and apparent acidity that has integrated beautifully over two decades. Aged 28 months in seasoned American oak hogsheads, the oak is now fully absorbed, leaving a wine of remarkable complexity and length.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied with firm, structured tannins and a long, mineral finish. Now in its prime drinking window — drink now through 2030+. Decant for at least 2–3 hours before serving at 17–19°C. A natural match for slow-roasted lamb, wagyu beef, or aged hard cheeses.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

Scoring 96–98 points from the Wine Advocate, the Seven Acre is one of the most critically acclaimed Barossa Shirazes ever produced. At HK$699, a 21-year-old single-vineyard Greenock Creek that is drinking at its peak is exceptional value — this is the kind of bottle that belongs on a special occasion table.

Looking for a different style?

For the current release of Seven Acre, the 2021 Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz is the one to cellar. For the estate's other iconic single-vineyard bottling, the 2006 Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz is a fascinating comparison. For a more approachable entry into the Greenock Creek range, the 2021 Greenock Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz is the place to start.

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