Gipsie Jack Shiraz

Gipsie Jack Shiraz 2022 is a seriously satisfying Langhorne Creek red from John Glaetzer and Ben Potts, packing the region’s signature ripe, generous fruit into a style that still has freshness and shape. It is approachable young, but there is enough structure here to reward a few years in the cellar.

Lifted florals, red berries, blackcurrant and blackberry lead, backed by pepper, briary savouriness and a tarry edge. The palate has a thick core of dark and red fruit, chewy tannins and a bright acid line, with a lick of sweet oak rounding out the finish. Gipsie Jack Shiraz 2022 is bold, spicy and beautifully composed.

Pair this Langhorne Creek Shiraz with barbecue lamb, smoky pork ribs, slow-cooked beef cheeks or a classic steak sandwich. Its generous fruit handles char and spice with ease, while the firm tannins and fresh finish cut through richer cuts. Give it a brief decant and let the dark-fruit detail open up.