Rare Hare RJ & CJ Vineyard Shiraz

Rare Hare RJ & CJ Vineyard Shiraz 2023 from Victoria’s Pyrenees delivers complex berry fruit and exotic spice with an enticing combination of power and freshness. Fermented entirely as whole bunches, this distinctive Shiraz offers plentiful powdery tannins and layered flavour, making it a compelling choice for lovers of structured, characterful reds.

Serve alongside rosemary-roasted lamb shoulder, chargrilled rib-eye or slow-braised beef cheeks. These suggested matches give the wine’s generous tannins something substantial to work with, while its fresh acidity balances richer mouthfuls. For a vegetarian pairing, try smoky eggplant with spiced lentils, echoing its exotic spice and depth of flavour.

Berry fruit and fragrant spice carry through both the aromas and palate, framed by powdery tannins that bring definition without sacrificing freshness. Rare Hare 2023 RJ & CJ Vineyard Shiraz spent ten months in French oak, just 20% new, adding a measured maturation regime to its expressive whole-bunch character.