Mitchelton The Bend Shiraz, Mitchelton Winery, Central Victoria. Intense and vibrant aromas of dark red and black fruits come through with spicy oak and a whisper of dark chocolate, leading into a rich, fruit-driven palate where smooth tannins and subtle oak weave seamlessly through black-fruit intensity before a long persistent finish. Critics have awarded the 2016 vintage 91 points, while others rate it around 88—solid accolades that reflect its dependable quality.