St. Dune, Pyla, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 2020

This exotic cocktail of grapes including Nero d’Avola, Carignan, Negroamaro, Montepulciano, Grenache and Mourvèdre makes for a gorgeously vibrant red with all the power and character of the Mediterranean varieties and the fresh acidity of the Italian ones. A good wine to have as an option for younger members of the party alongside a more classic bottle from your own cellar – maybe even an older Shiraz.