A pizza night special, this Shiraz from Blewitt Springs is a handy partner for a casual meal.
Made with 10% whole bunches, it kicks off with scents of chocolate-dipped cherries and red florals. Barbecue rub spices and meaty things fold through the mouth. The fruit presents respectable generosity, although it is quite front and mid-palate focused. Tense and firm tannins offer a clenched fist-like presence and some warmth slides in suggesting the fruit is possibly a touch overripe rather than the wine being heat-affected. Put it beside some food and it will be plain sailing.
88/100
Region: McLaren Vale
