M. Chapoutier Tournon Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz 2019 from Heathcote is a deep, brooding Shiraz that wraps the region’s famous Cambrian red soils into a powerful yet refined, Rhône‑inspired Victorian red. It’s plush, structured and built for serious red‑wine occasions.

In the glass, Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz 2019 shows a deep ruby colour with aromas of redcurrant, crushed red berries and dark cherries, layered with leather, toffee, incense, curry spice and subtle earthy notes. The palate is generous and concentrated yet beautifully balanced, offering ripe fruits, spice and a fine line of acidity, framed by very delicate but persistent tannins for a long, savoury finish.

On the table, it’s a natural with grilled rib‑eye, lamb cutlets, venison, rich stews and slow‑braised beef cheeks, as well as hard cheeses and truffle‑mushroom dishes. The structure and acidity of M. Chapoutier Tournon Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz 2019 also give excellent cellaring potential, comfortably 8–10 years from vintage for more complex, gamey, tobacco‑laced development.