This full-bodied, softly textured, ready-to-drink Shiraz is a great value that's crafted in an approachable, versatile style. It's youthful and ripe, with black and red fruit, smoke, black pepper, and oak spice. This can match well with grilled ribs, steak, mushroom burgers, or more casual fare like charcuterie-and-cheese plates.

Upfront and richly fruited, the fragrant bouquet shows blackcurrant, game, anise and cedary oak characters, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate delivering plump mouthfeel backed by silky texture and layers of fine tannins. Splendidly balanced and structured with a persistent, engaging finish. At its best: now to 2035. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2024)