Red Knot is Shingleback’s entry level wines. Made for immediate enjoyment (read: consumption). Exclusive to Woolworth’s Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Shingleback online, this has a swag of silver and bronze medals from many local and international wine shows, including McLaren Vale and Royals Perth and Adelaide.

Red Knot by Shingleback, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016

Deeply coloured heart with a vibrant core. Reticent nose that ultimately gives up some steel, meaty roast chicken, blood plum, blackberry, milky tea and purple flowers. A wine that can easily hold its audience, the fruit stays neatly uniform and even gives a tug of intrigue with a darker ferrous edge. Tannin structure is well executed for the price point. Very good value.

RRP: $15
Alc: 14%
Rating: 17/20

Wine sample courtesy of Shingleback