Auld Family Wilberforce Cabernet Shiraz 2021 is a richly textured and elegant medium to full-bodied Barossa blend with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Shiraz, matured for 16 months in French oak (25% new). It shows a deep crimson color with aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, liquorice, mint, and spicy vanillin cedar, complemented by earthy tobacco notes. The palate is lush and polished, offering succulent blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum fruits layered with spice, tobacco, and chocolate, finished with velvety tannins and a long, minty finish. This wine received high praise with scores of 94 points from critics like Sam Kim and Ken Gargett, noted for its fine balance, bright acidity, and excellent length. It pairs well with charred Middle Eastern vegetables, rich Indian curry, or slow-cooked lamb. The vintage is regarded as stellar, with ideal growing conditions producing grapes with great aromatics and pristine fruit flavors. This wine is drinkable now and suitable for cellaring up to 15 years.