Yalumba, Samuel’s Collection Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia 2018

Named after Yalumba founder Samuel Smith, Shiraz grapes come from diverse Barossa vineyards aged between 10 to more than 35 years old. The goal is accessibility, with a strong varietal and regional accent – and it hits the back of the net. Very Barossa, with generous Black Forest gateaux-like cherry and mocha oak (26% new French, American and Hungarian hogsheads, barriques and octaves), juicy blackberry and plum fruit and meaty, peppery undertones.