The 2024 vintage of Wirra Wirra Church Block Grenache Shiraz from McLaren Vale is a true expression of the terroir of South Australia. The nose is greeted with aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries and plums, followed by hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with a velvety texture and balanced tannins. Flavors of dark fruit, chocolate and a touch of pepper dance on the tongue, leading to a long, lingering finish. The deep ruby color is a testament to the wine's intensity and depth. With its well-integrated oak and vibrant acidity, this wine is sure to age gracefully for years to come. A true gem from Wirra Wirra Vineyards, representing the best of McLaren Vale.

Intensely dark reds circled by hints of purple hues. Lifted mature aromas of cedary oak with pronounced forest berry fruits and complex chocolate and leathery afternotes. A complex and well-developed palate displaying refined mulberry and chocolate flavours lend to the long, smooth savoury finish.

Sourced from Blewitt Springs within the great McLaren Vale region. It’s a region that produces such distinctive and classy wines, and this one is right on the money. Balanced, succulent, fresh medium to full-bodied fruit with older oak, allowing the beautiful fruit qualities to emerge. The blackberry and plummy notes of the nose are complemented with a spicy, slightly dusty character. Bright palate w

The nose exhibits aromas of ripe blackberry and dark plum, followed by some licorice and confectionery notes. Full-bodied and possessing a plump texture, the palate delivers rich, juicy flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolates, licorice and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Good depth with medium to long aftertaste of blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.

The Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz is an opulent concentrated and complex style with plenty of spicy fruit and a dash of chocolate. True to the style that Wolf himself made from the very beginning of this now iconic brand, this is very tasty and enjoyable now yet it has the weight and complexity to improve with cellaring.

Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz continues to be what all McLaren Vale Shiraz should be. Deliciously intense, with all its components looking their best and beautifully synchronised. There's lengthy concentrated blackberry fruit, liquorice and pepper. Superb!

Chapel Hill makes great value wines in the maritime climate of McLaren Vale. This Shiraz is a beauty. Dark berries and vanillin oak are evident in the bouquet with spice coming through on the palate.

McLaren Vale and Shiraz - the perfect match. Steve Maglieri is the icon behind the Serafino name and his Shiraz is a typically wonderful full-flavoured and full-bodied red with the black and red fruits you can handle. A rich and voluptuous palate with a silken, textured finish that is a perfect match to big, rich beef dishes or a robust lamb ragu.