The Perfect Storm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 Dozen

The Perfect Storm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 is crafted from a vineyard perched high in the McLaren Vale ranges, a site that watches storms roll in from Gulf St Vincent and channels that dramatic energy into every berry. Hand-picked fruit, small-batch fermentation, extended time on skins and twelve months in American barriques have shaped a wine built for longevity, intensity and depth. Opaque purple-black in the glass, it unleashes concentrated waves of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and espresso, wrapped in a powerful yet controlled frame that reflects the vineyard’s extreme elements and the winemaker’s careful approach.The palate is smooth, focused and commanding, opening with a bold surge of blackberry and plum that weaves seamlessly through the wine’s backbone. Subtle notes of dark chocolate, pepper and oak emerge gradually, adding intrigue and richness, while firm, structural tannins carry the wine toward a long and layered finish. It is built to evolve gracefully over the next decade, rewarding air and patience, yet remains deeply satisfying in its youth.Awarded 96 Points and a Gold Medal from Wine Showcase Magazine, this Shiraz pairs superbly with char-grilled lamb, slow-braised beef cheeks, smoky barbecue dishes or aged cheddar — a wine that brings power, presence and finesse to the table.