HEIRLOOM VINEYARDS A'Lambra Shiraz, Barossa

An impressively structured and wonderfully pure '22 shiraz, deep in colour with plush Doris plum, blackberry, cassis and black cherry cut with hints of dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, clove, creamy oak, jasmine, pepper, roasting meats and black olive tapenade. It strides across the palate confidently, velvety and graceful, with finely packed tannins and a lovely presence and flow to the wine's travel.

Dave Brookes

CIMICKY WINES Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Richly fruited and seductively complex, the wine shows dark fruit intensity, star anise, smoked meat, and cedar characters on the nose. It's concentrated and plush on the palate, delivering excellent weight and velvety texture, wonderfully framed by layers of polished tannins, finishing impressively long and sturdy. At its best: now to 2038. $175.00.

CIMICKY WINES Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley

This boutique little winery in the Barossa continually produces some of the most interesting and impressive wines from this region. In this case, it's a combination of the cooler Eden Valley spicy, peppery influence with the darker rich fruits of the valley floor. This is an intense and concentrated wine delivered on a full body. Yet it retains a vibrant liveliness thanks to its acidity and bright fruit characters. It brings together slightly vanilla oak, spice and dark fruit characters into a compelling combination. It’s an intense and concentrated wine that will continue to evolve over the next fifteen years