D’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2021

Surely one of Australia’s most recognisable wines, the team use five tonne headed down open fermenters in order to look after the wine in small batches. Basket pressing to a mix of new and older French oak barriques follows, with the barrel ferments ageing on lees. Shiraz dominates the blend but the grapes intertwine superbly. An earthy and even slightly rustic style here, no doubt it will be as instantly popular as previous vintages. Burly and full of flavour, there are notes of cherries and chocolate, with blackfruits, game, soy and licorice. The wine is of decent length and exhibits plenty of tannins. This will offer pleasure for at least a decade.