Grand Barossa Shiraz 2024

A definite contender for best value of the year, this is compelling evidence that one can drink extremely well, wines chockful of flavour, without breaking the bank. Maturation is usually for around fifteen months in a mix of new and older French and American oak.
Opaque maroon in colour, on the nose we have notes of plums and mulberries, soy, tobacco leaves, coffee grinds, sarsaparilla and blackcurrants. There is a sleek texture through to the satiny tannins and the wine has excellent length. Seamless and finely balanced, this is delicious drinking now and will surely remain so for at least ten to fifteen years, if you can keep your hands off it that long. Cracking value.

Full flavoured and nicely detailed, this charming Barossa shiraz works the two sides of the Barossa shiraz coin well, combining all the things we love about the region’s shiraz but without any undue heaviness. Celebrates ripe black fruits, Aussie bush notes, anise, liquorice, earth and background oak, while being supported by supple tannins that bring some easy drinking qualities to the wine. No angles, no loud notes, just a smooth running, medium bodied delivery of shiraz paced out across the palate in a bright spiciness. A fab all-rounder at an equally fab price. 93pts
Drink: 2026-2030

This is instantly appealing on the nose, showing blackberry, rich floral, star anise, liquorice, and hazelnut characters, followed by a flavoursome palate that's succulent and silky. Wonderfully structured by beautifully integrated tannins, finishing lingering and delectable. At its best: now to 2034.