Hart & Hunter Vanessa Vale Shiraz 2021 is a medium-bodied wine with a rich, vibrant palate featuring flavors of liquorice, spice, and a gorgeous charry oak finish. It exhibits attractive aromas with meaty and earthy notes like pan juices and burnt ends, complemented by black cherries, cherry liqueur, purple flowers, fennel, and aniseed. The wine has drying, cocoa-like tannins sealing a long, complex finish, pairing beautifully with grilled steak and fries. It is recommended for drinking now through the next five years and scores around 92 points.