Glenguin Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2019 from the Schoolhouse Block in Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley, is a beautifully poised Shiraz, all red and black fruits, spice and savoury earth, showing the charm of a warm, dry vintage without tipping into heaviness. There’s blackberry, dark cherry and plum alongside pepper, clove and a gentle graphite note, with supple tannins and bright acidity giving a long, elegant finish.

This Glenguin Vineyard Shiraz 2019 absolutely sings with grilled lamb cutlets, marbled rib‑eye, slow‑braised beef cheeks or a rich mushroom ragù over polenta, where its savoury edge keeps everything in check. It is also spot‑on with gourmet sausages, hard cheddars and aged pecorino, especially after a quick decant to let those spices unfurl.

Glenguin Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2019 is hand‑picked from low‑yielding Busby and Penfolds‑clone vines, cold‑soaked then fermented with some whole bunches and raised in neutral French oak, resulting in a medium‑bodied, finely textured Hunter Shiraz that drinks deliciously now but will evolve gracefully over the next decade.