Picardy Wines Shiraz 2023 from Pemberton in WA is an elegant, cool‑climate Shiraz with real presence – medium to full‑bodied, beautifully coloured and very much in that old‑world, food‑friendly style rather than a bruiser. It’s crafted using many of the same techniques as their Pinot Noir, giving you a refined, complex red with serious cellaring potential.

On the nose and palate, Picardy Shiraz 2023 shows concentrated black and blue fruits alongside red berries, liquorice, spice and a gentle savoury earthiness, all supported by excellent colour, pronounced fruit flavour and fine‑grained tannins. About 4% Malbec and 2% Viognier are co‑fermented to bring extra sweetness of fruit, perfume and complexity, while a low pH keeps the wine naturally fresh without feeling sharply acidic. The overall impression is complex, layered and quietly powerful, good to drink now but even better with a decade in the cellar.

Food‑wise, this Picardy Shiraz 2023 is brilliant with lamb, beef and richer game dishes, as well as slow‑cooked stews and roasted vegetables where its savoury spice and dark‑fruited depth really sing. Its balanced, cool‑climate frame also lets it work nicely with herb‑driven plates and mild spice, making it versatile across everything from comforting winter fare to more polished restaurant‑style dishes.