2024 Three Kings

$90.00

Our Three Kings is undoubtedly one of our favourites. And many of you love it too. The 2024 was always destined to be exceptional given the quality of the Grenache and Shiraz from the 2024 Vintage. This vintage is proving to be exceptional. The ‘Kings’ of the Barossa Valley, Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were all truly exceptional. Taking the best parcels of each variety from the Northern ‘King Families’ of Becker, Schulz and Hoffmann we were able to blend a best of vintage Barossa blend.

Deep purple, beautifully rich red plummy fruit courtesy of the Becker Grenache, weight and mouthfeel thanks to the Hoffmann Shiraz and earth and spice thanks to the Schulz Mataro component. Great generosity, full and ripe backed by firm line of fine tannin. This wine is just starting its journey and will improve for many years. And with no 2025 to come, this is one to savour.

Our Three Kings is undoubtedly one of our favourites. And many of you love it too. The 2024 was always destined to be exceptional given the quality of the Grenache and Shiraz from the 2024 Vintage. This vintage is proving to be exceptional. The ‘Kings’ of the Barossa Valley, Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were all truly exceptional. Taking the best parcels of each variety from the Northern ‘King Families’ of Becker, Schulz and Hoffmann we were able to blend a best of vintage Barossa blend.

Deep purple, beautifully rich red plummy fruit courtesy of the Becker Grenache, weight and mouthfeel thanks to the Hoffmann Shiraz and earth and spice thanks to the Schulz Mataro component. Great generosity, full and ripe backed by firm line of fine tannin. This wine is just starting its journey and will improve for many years. And with no 2025 to come, this is one to savour.

Technical Tasting Notes

2024 Three Kings

GROWING SEASON
The dry winter and spring made the vines work during the early part of the growing season, and bud burst started in September, three weeks earlier than the year before. Damaging frosts particularly, in September and October meant some vineyards had significant damage that influenced their subsequent yield. This was particularly evident in the north where the grapes for the Three Kings are sourced. Veraison in many vineyards was a month earlier than 2023.

Whites ripened quickly, retaining good fragrance and natural acids early. Reds, with small berries, show intensity and vibrancy.

TASTING NOTE

This best of vintage wine from the Three King varieties of the Barossa Valley. Grapes Grown by the Three Kings of the Northern Barossa. One of my favourites from what is shaping as one of the very best of years.

Region/Sub Region: Barossa Valley / Ebenezer / Koonunga
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 800 bottles
Cellaring: 10+ years
Serve: Now with protein (!) or cellar
Winemaker : Andrew Seppelt

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Reviews

2022 Three Kings

DAVE Brookes (Winecompanion.com)

94 Points - A 'best of' blend of grenache, shiraz and mataro from some renowned vignerons of the northern Barossa. Deep, saturated magenta/crimson with pure and ripe fruit tones of red and black fruits with underlying hints of baking spices, roasting meats, licorice, dark chocolate, purple flowers, earth and olive tapenade. Great sleek palate travel with an almost plum pastille intensity to the fruit, fine, sandy tannins and plenty of drive at the back end.

2021 THREE KINGS

James Halliday (Winecompanion.com)

96 Points - A blend of 45/35/20% grenache/shiraz/mataro ex three leading growers, each to one variety. It has an utterly exceptional colour, soft as silk mouthfeel and a seamless fusion of flavours. Equally enjoyable is the alcohol, which tastes closer to 13.5% than 14.5%.

Decanter Magazine (Tasted by: MATT WALLS)

94 Points - The name Three Kings refers to the three top red grapes of the Barossa, and the three leading families from whom they are sourced. Namely: Grenache from the Beckers, Shiraz from the Hoffmanns and Mataro from the Schulz family. Full-bodied and silky, with great intensity and vibrancy, plus a saline finish. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2040 Tasted by: Matt Walls (at Hayes Family Wines, Australia, 09 Apr 2024)