Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz from South Australia’s Clare Valley erupts with dense inky crimson colour, sourced from the iconic low-yield Armagh vineyard and crafted to showcase towering dark fruit, fine-grained oak and savoury power in a wine that’s pure Australian cult classic intensity.

Expect a soaring nose of blackberry conserve, blood plum, dark cherry, cocoa, espresso, baking spice, black olive and dried herb, wrapped in cedar, pencil shavings and subtle vanilla, with a full-bodied palate delivering immense fruit concentration, tightly packed tannins and a long, layered, ageworthy finish.

As an Aussie sommelier, I’d throw this Armagh alongside wagyu rib-eye, slow-braised beef cheek, smoked lamb shoulder or a hard, salty cheddar; the wine’s swaggering structure, depth and spice absolutely sing with rich, protein-driven dishes and promises decades of pleasure if you’re patient in the cellar.