Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2024
- 92
- $40
- Drink by: 2026-2033
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On first glance, it seems herbal, but underneath there are lush purple chocolate, tart black fruits and the smallest touch of Ribena. The latter is a character I love to see in Shiraz. In the mouth, the tannins are charged, and there’s plenty of them. It’s firm and tightly bound. Some time in bottle will help this wine. I’ve enjoyed the firm grip it has on the palate, and the finish is long and sustained. Make sure to change into your big-girl pants before opening, then grill a Scotch fillet as big as your head and watch some car-crash TV.
A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
