Yes, the naming is because the Barossa is synonymous with Shiraz. But, just like this wine….the expected Shiraz from the Barossa is changing from the bigger wines of yesteryear. Yes, they still exist, but the CB lads are eyeing off bright fruit and drinkability without forsaking quality.

Sourced from low yielding vineyards from “across eight ICONIC BAROSSA subregions” (why all the shouting?) and a blend from selected French oak barrels holding Shiraz in CB’s barrel shed. Unfined and made ‘vegan friendly’ if that’s important to you.

Chaffey Bros Wine Co, SYNONYMOUS, Shiraz. Barossa, 2021

Oh goodness, it’s just what you expect to smell and taste and not be disappointed. Plenty of dark/red-berry-plum and cherry fruit, licorice edges, ample choc wrapping with a ferrous spine tinged with earth. Sprinkled with baking spices and pink peppercorn. Suave and supple. Quality of fruit is evident, but it never loses focus of being inherently drinkable by having a bright flourish of live fruit. Tannins are a little loose knit, but still spreading and consistent.  Simply a lovely wine.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 92/100

Wine sample courtesy of Chaffey Bros