Blewitt Springs Wines Eighteen Acres Shiraz 2015, Blewitt Springs Wine Co, McLaren Vale. This 2015 Eighteen Acres Shiraz opens with ripe blackberry, dark plum and macerated cherry, layered with mocha, vanilla pod, coconut and a lick of sweet spice from quality oak integration. On the palate it is rich and full‑bodied, with concentrated black fruits, hints of liquorice and dark chocolate, supported by firm yet velvety tannins and a long, warming finish that speaks to its organic Blewitt Springs vineyard origins. This Blewitt Springs Eighteen Acres Shiraz 2015 has picked up 4½ stars and a high silver medal in the Winestate “Best Shiraz in the World” challenge, so it is a serious bargain for lovers of premium McLaren Vale Shiraz. Absolutely spot‑on with chargrilled rib‑eye, slow‑cooked beef cheeks, roast lamb or rich mushroom dishes.