Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2022

Long been a personal favourite as a wine which drinks beautifully, ages well, shows how good the great Aussie red blend (Cabernet Shiraz) can be and focuses on the best of Coonawarra. In addition, it is always cracking value. The blend of this vintage is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Shiraz. This is fresh and fruit forward, and utterly delicious. It does not hurt that it comes from an absolutely brilliant vintage for the region. The colour is a shining blood red, while the nose reveals spices, blackberries, a flick of mint, bergamot, raspberries, cold tea and cherries. This is a wine of medium weight with good acidity running the full journey. Well balanced, with focus and finesse, this is an elegant style with a lingering finish. So much to like here. It will drink well for a decade, but I can’t imagine that too much will still remain after the first few years. Ridiculous value.