Petaluma Yellow Label B&V Vineyard Shiraz 2021 from the Mount Barker sub‑region of the Adelaide Hills is a spicy, brooding cool‑climate shiraz with real presence – vibrant in colour, beautifully aromatic and effortlessly classy in the glass. This Petaluma B&V Vineyard Shiraz 2021 shows off its schist soils with a wine that’s powerful yet poised, more Syrah‑like in its elegance than a big Barossa bruiser.​

Expect a heady nose of dark cherry, blackberry and plum wrapped in black pepper, clove, star anise and hints of violet, underpinned by subtle charcuterie and graphite notes from the site. The palate is medium to full‑bodied and supple, with ripe dark fruits, peppery spice and fine, savoury tannins seamlessly integrated with quality French oak, finishing long, fresh and mineral‑edged. It’s the kind of cool‑climate shiraz that drinks beautifully now but has the line and structure to age.​

Food‑wise, it’s a natural match for roast lamb with rosemary, pan‑seared duck breast, grilled mushrooms or a good peppered steak, where that spice and bright fruit can really shine. It also works a treat with hard cheeses and richer vegetarian dishes like eggplant parmigiana, and will reward a decant if you’re pouring it in its first decade.