Goundrey Shiraz (75cl, 14%)

A red wine made entirely from Shiraz, from Mount Barker in Western Australia's Great Southern region, bottled at 14% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Goundrey was founded in the early 1970s, with the first wine released in 1976. The Shiraz matures for 15 months in French and American barriques, using modern winemaking that prioritises varietal expression over heavy oak. The nose opens with mulberry and dark plum, with anise and white pepper. The palate is plush and juicy, with cherry and plum, then coffee, mocha, dark chocolate, sweet berry fruit and integrated vanillin oak, supported by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is elegant and lengthy, with black pepper, dark plum and coffee-tinged warmth.