Mordrelle Shiraz–Cabernet Sauvignon–Malbec 2018 from Langhorne Creek is a vibrant, great–value take on the classic Aussie red blend, delivering plenty of flavour without heavy oak or harsh edges.

In the glass, this 2018 blend shows a deep red colour with purple tones and flavours of fresh mixed berries and rhubarb, wrapped in gentle spice and hints of chocolate and cedar from its Cabernet and Malbec components. The palate is medium–full but impressively smooth, with silky tannins and a soft, seamless finish that makes it dangerously easy to keep topping up your glass.

Food–wise, Mordrelle Shiraz–Cabernet Sauvignon–Malbec 2018 is made for grilled sausages, burgers, lamb chops, pizza or a slow–cooked beef ragù, where its juicy berry fruit, subtle spice and supple structure really shine. It’s one of those under–the–radar Langhorne Creek reds that massively overdelivers for the price and will drink beautifully over the next five or so years.