Yangarra King’s Wood Shiraz 2022 from Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale is a single‑block, biodynamic Shiraz off southeast‑facing Block 12, matured in large French and Austrian foudres for a beautifully Rhône‑like, finely sculpted expression. This 2022 King’s Wood Shiraz is all precision, perfume and latent power rather than simple Barossa‑style heft.

In the glass you’ll see deep, bright red‑purple, with aromas of blackberry pastille, blueberry, plum, grilled meats, lilac, lavender, cloves, cocoa powder, terracotta earth and star anise. The palate is full but poised – plush dark fruits wrapped in filigree, front‑to‑back tannins, cool‑year freshness and a long, ironstone‑and‑spice finish that feels almost ethereal despite the wine’s intensity.

Yangarra King’s Wood Shiraz 2022 is tailor‑made for chargrilled rib‑eye, lamb backstrap, slow‑braised beef cheeks, barbecue short ribs or smoky eggplant and mushroom dishes. It will also shine with hard, aged cheeses and rich winter stews, and will comfortably cellar through the late 2030s as its texture and savoury complexity continue to build.