Notes of espresso and toasted hazelnut are rich and thick, with mocha-accented tannins that lend a velvety backdrop to the polished blackberry, licorice and black cherry flavors, lingering generously on the long finish. Drink now through 2030. 2,470 cases made.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Michael Twelftree blends this wine from a range of vineyards in McLaren Vale, emphasizing the fragrant fruit and black-olive intensity the region’s shiraz can provide. The sleek, polished texture is all about richness, completely filling the mouth with flavors of black raspberries, while the contrast of savory tannins keeps it spicy. Rather than thick or chunky, it feels elegant and clean.