Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2022, Hentley Farm, Barossa Valley. This is an opulent, iconic Barossa Shiraz with waves of dark cherry, blackberry pastille and dark plum, laced with thyme, oregano, violets and a lick of mocha and cocoa for added aromatic complexity.

The palate is richly layered and intensely concentrated yet beautifully balanced, delivering inky black fruits, fruitcake spice and earthy depth wrapped in fine–grained, ferrous tannins that drive a long, savoury, mineral–threaded finish and immense cellaring potential. Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2022 is a showpiece alongside char–grilled ribeye, slow–braised beef cheeks, lamb shoulder, venison or truffled mushroom dishes, and it absolutely shines for special–occasion dining or as a centrepiece in a serious Barossa red collection.