Pertaringa Yeoman Shiraz 2024 by Bec Hardy from McLaren Vale is a powerfully built, old‑vine Shiraz that captures the richness and intensity this sub‑region is famed for, with dark, brooding fruit and luxurious oak in play. It follows in the footsteps of recent Yeoman releases that showcase single‑vineyard fruit from venerable vines and serious structure. Expect a cellar‑worthy style that sits at the premium end of Australian Shiraz.

In the glass, Pertaringa “The Yeoman” Shiraz delivers deeply concentrated aromas of black cherries, mulberries, plums and black pepper, layered with liquorice, dark chocolate, warm spice and classy French oak. The palate is full‑bodied and velvety, packed with black fruits, liquorice and cocoa, framed by ultra‑ripe tannins and vibrant acidity for a long, persistent finish. This is a plush yet disciplined Shiraz built for both pleasure and longevity

For food, I’d be lining this Yeoman Shiraz up with slow‑cooked lamb shoulder, char‑grilled rib‑eye, osso buco or rich mushroom and lentil pie, where the wine’s density and savoury spice can really shine. It will also work beautifully with aged cheddar or a hard pecorino after dinner, letting those dark fruits and chocolatey notes linger. If you love bold McLaren Vale Shiraz with serious pedigree, this is a bottle you’ll want in the rack.