Pepperjack Mid Strength Shiraz 2021

Studies say that Tuesday is the most popular day of the week to work out. A paradox to a day synonymous with complimentary popcorn, two for one pizza and Spaghetti Bolognese. For those who face this weekly battle, is there a way to combat ‘Counteractive Tuesday’?

Having just balanced a gym class and Pasta Night with friends, I can attest that anticipation is your safeguard. Anticipate the behaviours of your hosts and self. Are your hosts likely to set wine glasses on the table? Are you likely to indulge from said wine glasses? German self-help author, Eckhart Tolle said “awareness is the greatest agent for change” – with an awareness of my friendship circle and recent $534 speeding fine, I can answer both with a definitive yes.

This is where you play the dinner etiquette card – from the outside a bottle of 2021 Pepperjack Mid-Strength Shiraz and radicchio & walnut salad appear a generous contribution. In reality, they are a selfish act of moderation and self-restraint. And whilst Mid-Strength Shiraz is not the usual accompaniment to our group dinners, it humbly fulfills its duties with 7% alcohol to spare.

An initially, timid nose, but one that reveals mulberries, black cherry, plum and licorice allsorts. This darkness peters down a stream of dilute ribena cordial, to accentuate the sweetness and acidity found in a good tomato passata. Black tea tannins, whilst firm, impart a savoury richness that carries through to an al dente finish. There is nothing that says this won’t pair equally as well with your 2 for 1 Pepperoni pizza or half price movie, in an inconspicuous KeepCup.