Zonte’s Footsteps Z-Force McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

As a very young kid, I have a vague recollection of an early TV show called Spyforce with some legendary old Aussie actors like Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Bill Hunter and even the legendary Chips Rafferty (yes, I googled it – my memory is not that good. Google even tells me that a seven-year-old child made a brief appearance in one episode, the screen debut of one Russell Crowe). Whether it was based on the real life Z-Force, I have no idea, but for youngsters, it was great fun. The real Z-Force was an Australian Army unit operating in World War II behind enemy lines. Every bottle sold of this wine provides a contribution to Legacy South Australia in their honour.From a legendary vintage in the McLaren Vale region, this has a maroon/purple hue. Plush and generous, the aromas weave through chocolate, coffee grinds, plums, soy, dried herbs and roast meats. There is a supple texture and a fine line of acidity through to the satiny tannins. The wine has excellent length and will provide pleasure over the next twelve to fifteen years.