95–97pts Wine Advocate | Single-Vineyard Barossa Power from Seppeltsfield

The 2020 Greenock Creek Caseys Block Shiraz is a full-scale Barossa Shiraz — dense, powerful, and built around sheer fruit intensity from a single vineyard in Seppeltsfield. This is not subtle. It's rich, concentrated, and designed for those who want their Shiraz big and unapologetic. Classic Barossa power, done properly.

My Wine Man on Greenock Creek

Greenock Creek is one of the Barossa's most revered small producers — a family estate that has been farming old-vine Shiraz in Seppeltsfield for generations. Michael and Annette Waugh produce tiny quantities of single-vineyard wines that consistently rank among the finest in Australia. The Caseys Block is named for the specific block on the estate — a wine of extraordinary concentration and presence that is not an everyday bottle. This is something you open when you want a statement.

Tasting Notes

Blood plum, blackberry, and dried fruit on the nose, layered with dark chocolate, liquorice, and spice. The palate is full-bodied and intensely concentrated — everything is amplified. Dense fruit, rich mouth-coating tannins, and a long, warm finish that lingers. This is classic Barossa Shiraz at its most powerful and complete.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied and intense with rich, mouth-coating tannins. Best enjoyed with food now, or cellared over the next 5–8 years as it softens and integrates. Decant for at least 1 hour to open up the aromatics.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$259, the Caseys Block delivers 95–97pt single-vineyard Barossa Shiraz at a price that is hard to match for this level of quality. Greenock Creek is one of the most allocated small producers in the Barossa — tiny production, strong critical acclaim, and a track record of ageing magnificently. A wine that stands out in any lineup.

Looking for a Different Style?

Explore more from Greenock Creek and the Barossa:

• 2021 Greenock Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz — same producer, more approachable estate Shiraz at a lower price
• 2006 Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz — the estate's flagship single-vineyard, now nearly 20 years old
• 2023 Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz — peer premium Barossa Shiraz at a similar price point

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