The very excellent 2016 is still available from S+S. Be excited about this impending release. Winemaker is the talented Adam Wadewitz.

Shaw and Smith, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2017

An incredibly spice driven nose: clove and peppercorn with earthy anise hints and a cavalcade of delicious dark berries wrapped in fine oak. The palate is right on point, medium-full bodied with a satin feel imbuing effortless and power that persists long while cool climate spice rides across impeccable dark fruit and near-flawless oak. The rockstar team have done it again.

RRP: $49
Alc: 13.5%
Rating: 19.25/20

Wine sample courtesy of Shaw and Smith