Concha y Toro Frontera Shiraz (1.5L, 12%)

A Chilean Shiraz from Viña Concha y Toro, produced under the Frontera label and sourced from vineyards across Chile's Central Valley. It is full-bodied with bold red fruit, cherry and subtle vanilla notes, with smooth tannins. The Frontera line sits within the winery's varietal wines tier, and the Central Valley benefits from warm days, cool Pacific-influenced nights and well-drained soils. It drinks well at a slightly cool room temperature and can be used in a Kalimotxo, Red Wine Sangria or Mulled Wine. The aroma is intense red fruit and pronounced cherry, followed by subtle hints of vanilla. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward with ripe cherry and dark berry flavours, a touch of vanilla roundness, full body and smooth tannins, and the finish is medium in length with soft tannins and lingering dark fruit.