Zagora McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

The trend to the use of lighter bottles is seen with this thoroughly enjoyable McLaren Vale Shiraz. French oak was one of the varying fermentation vessels used by the team here. A deep maroon hue, the nose gives us plums, blackcurrants, soy and licorice. There is a pleasant dusting of cocoa powder and the palate sees more of a move to bay leaves and roast meats. Good grip and length, there are chewy tannins. Ideally, leave it for a year or two and then drink over the following eight to ten years. Good value.