Sherrah Wines Bush Vine Grenache 2023 from McLaren Flat in McLaren Vale is a seriously impressive old‑vine Grenache, brimming with wild red fruits, spice and a savoury, earthy edge that screams place. Off a single 60‑year‑old dry‑grown bush‑vine block on Blewitt Springs sand and Kurrajong soils, it has both depth and energy. Sherrah Bush Vine Grenache 2023 is the kind of expressive, medium‑plus red that’ll win over Pinot and Rhône fans alike.

In the glass you get wild raspberry, red cherry, red plum and a twist of red liquorice, layered with dried herbs, white pepper and dusty earth. The palate is intense yet finely structured, packed with vibrant red fruits and spice, bright acidity and silky but purposeful tannins carrying a long, vital finish.

Food‑wise, it is brilliant with slow‑roast lamb shoulder, duck with cherries, char‑grilled Mediterranean veg or a mushroom and thyme pie. It also shines with game sausages or hard sheep’s cheese.