Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin 2019 (70cl, 37.8%)

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin 2019 is a gin with an ABV of 37.8%. The 2019 release offers a balance of sweetness and tannins on the finish, thanks to a strong season for Victorian cool-climate Shiraz. After good spring rain, summer brought serious heat, resulting in more dominant dark fruit notes than 2018, with plenty of plum and blackberry. Straight up there are pine forest notes, white pepper and spices. The gin is unfiltered, so it will develop secondary fruit characters beyond two years, and is best consumed within two years of vintage. It can be drunk young and fresh with red berry and spice characters, or enjoyed as it develops.