95–97 Points – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)

The Alices Shiraz is Greenock Creek's most celebrated single-vineyard bottling — a wine of extraordinary density, complexity, and longevity. The 2006 is now 20 years old and entering its drinking window after nearly two decades of patient cellaring. This is a rare opportunity to drink a great Barossa Shiraz at its peak.

My Wine Man

This is for the serious collector or the wine lover who wants to experience what great Barossa Shiraz becomes with time. Greenock Creek is a cult producer — tiny production, dry-grown old vines, and zero compromise in the winery. The Alices is their flagship, and the 2006 is one of the finest vintages in the estate's history.

Tasting Notes

Brooding and complex on the nose — smoke, lavender, damp earth, game and blueberry. Dense and saturated on the palate with firm, structured tannins that have softened beautifully with age. A wine that was tightly wound in its youth and has slowly revealed extraordinary depth and potential. The finish is long, savoury, and persistent.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied with immense concentration and a long, structured finish. Now entering its prime drinking window after 20 years in the cellar — drink now through 2035+. Decant for at least 2 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 95–97 points from the Wine Advocate, the Alices Shiraz is one of the most critically acclaimed wines in the Barossa. At this price, a 20-year-old single-vineyard Greenock Creek represents exceptional value for a bottle that is genuinely ready to drink now — no further cellaring required.

Looking for a different style?

For the current release of the same wine, the 2022 Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz is the one to cellar for the next decade. For another exceptional single-vineyard expression from the estate, the 2021 Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz is a must-try. Or explore the 2020 Greenock Creek Caseys Block Shiraz for another facet of this remarkable property.

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