This stylish and distinctive red is decidedly ripe, with notes of cherry and berry preserves at the core, accented by spearmint, menthol, spicy clove and cardamom hints that add complexity and aromatics. A chocolaty note gains momentum, as does a touch of sandalwood on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 4,319 cases made, 1,710 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Ripe and juicy, with cherry preserves, chicory, clove, mocha and a hint of rose water on a supple and smooth frame. Shows red licorice, baking spices and dense brownie flavors on the long finish. Drink now through 2032. 980 cases made, 279 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

We are really ascending the concentration ladder here. This 2020 Carnival of Love Shiraz is intense, compacted and full of dark flavors that roll out over a moderately long finish. Roll up, roll up.

Aromatic and distinctive, with chai tea, black walnut liqueur and sandalwood details to the plump blackberry and kirsch flavors at the core. Generous and ripe, but the spice and cigar box elements on the finish add a restrained punctuation point. Drink now through 2035. 3,806 cases made, 1,148 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Mollydooker's 2018 Carnival of Love Shiraz is more red-fruited and structured than I expected, given the wine's stated 16% alcohol. Raspberries and cedar mark the nose, with hints of chocolate, espresso and baking spices. In the mouth, it's full-bodied, dense and powerful, with ripe but firm tannins supporting the bright berry flavors, then easing into a long, velvety and mouthwatering finish. It should drink well for around a decade, but if you're shy of tannins, you may want to wait another year or two before opening.