Open the 2023 Lethbridge Que Syrah Syrah with chargrilled rib-eye, slow-roasted lamb or peppered sausages, then let the evening unfold around its generous, savoury depth. This is an ideal winter dinner wine, equally suited to a relaxed barbecue or a long Sunday lunch. Secure a bottle for the table.

Dark plum, blackberry and liquorice aromas rise with dried clove, smoked meat, peppered earth and subtle cedar. The palate is fleshy and vibrant, balancing rich dark fruit with lively freshness, grainy tannins and a gently chewy texture. A savoury, persistent finish makes this Australian Shiraz particularly compelling.

Lethbridge Que Syrah Syrah 2023 is Ray Nadeson’s distinctive expression of Malakoff Vineyard in Victoria’s Pyrenees. Crafted with precision and restraint, this regional Shiraz delivers cool-climate definition, polished structure and immediate drinking pleasure. For collectors of expressive Victorian red wine, 2023 Lethbridge Que Syrah Syrah is a persuasive addition.