Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Shiraz Gift complemented by hints of ripe

complemented by hints of ripe pear and coastal saltbush

A gentle pithy grip adds texture through the mid‑palate

opening with Earl Grey tea

and elegantly austere

giving the wine poise and modern Hunter Valley precision

Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Shiraz Gift complemented by hints of ripeThe palate is bright, spicy, and mediumbodied, opening with blackberry, dark cherry, and mulberry lifted by fresh, lively acidity that gives the wine energy and drive. Tannins are fine, gently firm, and slightly graphiteedged, offering structure without heaviness. The midpalate shows pepper spice, violet, cocoa, and a subtle earthymineral thread, adding savoury depth beneath the dark fruit. The finish is long, dry, and neatly spiced, leaving