Golden Ball Vineyard is located in Beechworth, North East Victoria, on land with origins in the 1850s gold rush. The estate is dedicated to low yield viticulture and careful site management, producing small volumes of wines that emphasise balance and character. The 2006 Shiraz reflects a vintage of moderate ripeness and natural freshness, delivering fruit of both concentration and restraint. Grapes were hand picked, fermented with traditional methods, and matured in oak to integrate varietal fruit with spice and savoury complexity. The finished wine layers ripe plum and blackberry with vanilla, pepper and earthy notes, carried by fine tannins and balanced acidity. It stands as a poised and ageworthy expression of Beechworth Shiraz, combining regional nuance with the estates commitment to precision and longevity.