Rocky Road Shiraz 2022 by McHenry Hohnen from Margaret River is a generous, full‑bodied shiraz that’s all about dark, plush fruit with a savoury coastal twist. Think ripe plum, blackberry and briar berry with a little currant‑muffin richness and smoked ham‑hock complexity drifting through.

On the palate it’s voluminous and smooth, with inky dark fruits, hints of eucalyptus and spice and a gentle salty edge that keeps it from feeling too heavy. Tannins are firm but unassertive, so it stays very drinkable while still having the structure to handle a few years in the cellar. This is classic Rocky Road – vibrant, generous and full of character, without losing its Margaret River sense of place.

Food‑wise, Rocky Road Shiraz 2022 is made for steak, snags, burgers, slow‑cooked beef, lamb shoulder and smoky barbecue, and it works a treat with mid‑week roasts and hard, savoury cheeses.