Blickinstal Black on Black Shiraz 2022 from Blickinstal Wines in the Barossa Valley is a big, brooding Barossa red, cut from the same cloth as the earlier vintages with that signature inky depth, serious concentration and no‑holds‑barred generosity. It’s the kind of wine that announces itself the moment it hits the glass. This 2022 Blickinstal Black on Black Shiraz sits firmly in the rich and intense Barossa shiraz camp that lovers of the style chase.

On the nose, expect cascades of ripe blackberries, black cherry and plum, laced with dark chocolate, espresso and sweet baking spice, underpinned by hints of vanilla, coconut and a touch of licorice from quality oak handling, very much in line with previous Black on Black releases. The palate is full‑bodied and velvety, with dense black fruit, mocha and spice wrapped around a core of warming, mouth‑coating tannins and notable alcohol, delivering a long, powerful finish that Barossa fans will absolutely lap up. It’s unapologetically bold, built for those who like their shiraz turned up to eleven.

This is tailor‑made for rich, protein‑driven dishes – think slow‑braised beef cheeks, smoky BBQ brisket, lamb shanks or a thick‑cut rib‑eye off the grill, where the wine’s weight and tannin can really get to work. It will also hold its own against hearty winter stews, venison pies or a seriously mature cheddar, stilton or aged gouda, letting that deep fruit and oak‑spice play against salty, savoury flavours. Give it a good decant and a big glass and you’ve got a show‑stopping Barossa shiraz for special occasions or long, slow Sunday lunches.