Howard Park head to the Great Southern region of WA for this fragrant and ‘Syrah’ styled label.

Howard Park, Flint Rock, Shiraz, Great Southern, 2023

Deep purple garnet in hue. Signature lines: Savoury plum flesh and sauce, dark cherry and chocolate all emboldened with vanilla, dark soy, rose petals and a little pink peppercorn stalky spice thanks to the 15% whole bunches in the ferment. Angular, spiced and lithe. There’s a chewy drying tannins under that dark, earthy heart. Match to kangaroo or venison burgers.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14%
Rating: 90/100

Wine sample courtesy of Howard Park