Ashbrook Margaret River Shiraz 2019 from Ashbrook Estate in Wilyabrup is a perfumed, medium to full–bodied shiraz, opening with ripe raspberry, redcurrant and cherry plum wrapped in clove, cardamom, dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla, delivering a really classy cool–climate WA shiraz feel.

On the nose, this Ashbrook Margaret River Shiraz 2019 shows lifted red fruits, liquorice, aniseed, violet and sweet spice, leading into a fleshy yet elegant palate where pure dark and red berries, dark chocolate and savoury spice glide over fine, balanced tannins, with bright acidity and unobtrusive French oak carrying through to a long, clean, lingering finish.

It is a brilliant match for chargrilled lamb chops, peppered steak, BBQ ribs, gourmet sausages, Moroccan spiced eggplant or a rich mushroom and thyme pie, and will also sit beautifully alongside hard cheeses and slow–cooked beef dishes, making Ashbrook Margaret River Shiraz 2019 a versatile Margaret River red for weekend barbies, cosy winter dinners and relaxed entertaining.