St Hugo DR3 Shiraz 2021

The other half of the collaboration between Australian Formula 1 racing driver, Daniel Ricciardo, and St Hugo Chief Winemaker, Peter Munro, this is a cracking Shiraz. Give it front spot on the starting grid. As much as I enjoyed their Cabernet, for me, this is the pick. A vibrant deep purple, it shows a dazzling colour. The nose is plush but with good intensity. The aromas move through chocolate, mulberries, black cherries, bay leaves and dried herbs – ripe, juicy and very more-ish. Cashmere-like, fine tannins, good balance and excellent length, the intensity is maintained for the full journey with cherry and chocolate persisting on the palate. Lots to love here and it should continue to drink beautifully for ten to fifteen years.