The Opportunist

No secret that I am a big fan of the red wines of Langhorne Creek and this is another very fine example, providing cracking drinking. Inky maroon in colour, the aromas are a mix of black fruits, licorice, axle grease, campfire notes and chocolate. The wine is supple, sleek and seductive with very good length. Fine, silky tannins tie things together, leaving everything well balanced. This will drink beautifully for the next four to eight years. Absolutely delicious.

There's a nice peppery spiciness—and a floral character, too—that tempers the ripe, jammy fruit notes. It's mid weight with more concentrated yet succulent berry fruit on the palate and a soft line of tannins. An easy-going, modern Shiraz for sipping midweek, or, heck, even midday.