Archery Road Longbow Shiraz 2021 from Archery Road in the Barossa Valley is a rich, full‑bodied Barossa shiraz that blends hand‑selected low‑yielding parcels into a seriously impressive, dark‑fruited powerhouse with polish and length. This Longbow Shiraz 2021 opens with brooding blackberry and dark plum, layered with black cherry, olive tapenade, dark chocolate, mocha, vanilla, roasted hazelnut and a lift of pepper spice and violets.

On the palate, Archery Road Longbow Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 is concentrated yet supremely silky, delivering waves of ripe blackberries, plum and cocoa over fine, velvety tannins and beautifully judged oak. There is great depth and length, a subtle earthy savoury note and a long, refined finish that shows why critics are throwing 95–96 point scores and gold medals at it. It captures that classic Barossa generosity while still feeling balanced and composed in the glass.

Food‑wise, this Longbow Shiraz is spot on with juicy steak, slow‑cooked beef brisket, beef cheeks, roast lamb leg with rosemary or a rich eggplant ragu and aged cheddar. The wine’s dense black‑fruit core, chocolate, spice and silky texture wrap beautifully around charred, smoky, umami‑rich dishes, making it a perfect choice when you want a showpiece Barossa shiraz that really wows at the table.