Moss Brothers Shiraz 2019

The spice-laden Shiraz that Western Australia can offer is so often lost between the cracks of their wonderful Cabernet and Chardonnay. A shame, because there really are some worthy wines, different to the big, bold South Aussies but nothing wrong with that. Here, the fruit was destemmed crushed into fermenters, while it underwent twice daily pumpovers. Malo was in oak, followed by maturation.

Deep maroon hue, we open with dark berries but there is also an earthy, slightly rustic note – some will love that, while those that prefer things all correct and pristine possibly a fraction less so. Plenty of spice notes here, including a whiff of pepper. Personally, the wine just screamed to be matched with a rare steak. The palate exhibited plummy notes and also some black and blue fruits with abundant but fine tannins. Good reach here and the intensity never flags. An attractive wine and it has promise for the future as well – expect it to improve over the next six to eight years.