Allevare Beechworth Shiraz 2022, off one of Beechworth’s historic Warner Vineyard sites, is a brooding, cool‑climate Shiraz that oozes granite, spice and savoury detail from the first swirl. This Allevare Beechworth Shiraz 2022 sees 11% whole bunch, two weeks on skins and maturation in large‑format French oak with 20% new, giving shape without heavy gloss. It’s a one‑off release that shows Beechworth’s dark, moody side in a really compelling way.

In the glass, it opens meaty and smoky with bitter herbs, wet earth, mossy wood and roasted beetroot over dark berry fruit, pepper and a shade of violet lift. The palate is firmly savoury – think ground coffee, amaro‑like bitters, black fruits and granitic, almost warm‑asphalt minerality driving through the finish. Complex, fine tannins and fresh acidity build a long, spicy mouthful that’s both wild and beautifully controlled.

This is crying out for grilled lamb chops, charcoal steak, venison, smoky eggplant or a rich beef and mushroom stew where its earthy, meaty side can really sing. It will also sit brilliantly alongside charcuterie, hard cheeses and slow‑roasted root veg, especially on a cool night. If you love serious, savoury, granite‑driven reds, Allevare Beechworth Shiraz 2022 is a must‑try while it’s still around.