Samuel Joseph Fechner Vineyard Shiraz 2022 from the Eden Valley side of Barossa is a small‑batch, single‑vineyard Shiraz that puts purity and detail ahead of sheer weight, with deep colour, concentrated fruit and a lovely sense of regional spice. This 2022 Samuel Joseph Fechner Shiraz shows dark berry and plum, hints of blueberry, baking spice and subtle oak, all carried on a vibrant, medium‑to‑full bodied palate. Nine months in French oak (around 40% new) gives gentle vanilla and toast, with fine, earthy tannins and a long, savoury finish.

It is tailor‑made for barbecued lamb chops, grilled rib‑eye or slow‑cooked beef ribs, where the wine’s dark fruit and spice sync beautifully with char and smoke. Rich sausages, roast beetroot or a lentil and mushroom bake will also sit nicely alongside if you are keeping it veg‑leaning. A quick decant lets those florals and spices really pop, and there is plenty of structure for 8–10 years in the cellar.

With only about 110 dozen made, unfined, unfiltered and vegan‑friendly, this Fechner Vineyard Shiraz 2022 feels like a savvy pick for anyone chasing small‑grower Barossa with a bit of lift and elegance rather than just raw power.