The Whaler draws its name from the 1859 Admella shipwreck and the remarkable rescue that followed.

Brave Souls The Whaler Shiraz 2025 is a generous Barossa Valley Shiraz built around ripe dark fruit, spice and an approachable full-bodied structure. Blackberry, dark cherry, plum and red berry characters form the core of the wine, accompanied by black pepper, savoury spice and subtle herbal notes. The palate combines substantial fruit weight with a rounded, fleshy texture and smooth, velvety tannins. Despite its richness, the wine retains enough structure and freshness to keep the fruit well defined. It is an expressive contemporary South Australian Shiraz designed to deliver generous flavour while remaining immediately accessible.

The Brave Souls label takes its inspiration from stories of bravery and resilience associated with the 1859 Admella shipwreck, with The Whaler named in reference to one of the figures connected with the rescue efforts. The 2025 Shiraz continues the label's focus on bold yet approachable wines, presenting the ripe-fruited character associated with Barossa Valley Shiraz in a polished style. Dark berries and plum carry through the palate alongside pepper and savoury spice, while supple tannins give the wine an inviting texture. Its long finish retains dark fruit, spice and a warm savoury character without becoming overly firm. It can be enjoyed on release and also has sufficient structure for medium-term cellaring.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Dark-fruited, spicy and generous
Blackberry, dark cherry, plum and red berries with black pepper, savoury spice and gentle herbal notes.

PALATE
– Full-bodied, fleshy and smooth
Ripe dark berry and plum fruit with a rounded mid-palate, peppery spice and velvety tannins.

FINISH
– Long, generous and savoury
Lingering dark berry fruit, black pepper and spice with a warm, smooth and persistent conclusion.

Finer Details:
Brand - Brave Souls
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Shiraz
Country - Australia
State - South Australia
Region - Barossa Valley
Vintage - 2025
ABV - 14.5%
Size - 750ml