Charlotte Dalton Love Me Love You Shiraz 2023 from the Adelaide Hills is a vibrant, perfumed cool‑climate shiraz that nails that balance between plush, juicy fruit and serious structure in the glass. Fruit comes from the Deanery Vineyard in Balhannah, with whole‑bunch work and quality French oak adding lift and complexity.

On the nose, Charlotte Dalton Love Me Love You Shiraz 2023 is all raspberry, blueberry and dark plum, with crackling black pepper, spice and a little violet and herb perfume swirling over the top. The palate is medium to full‑bodied, soft and juicy upfront, then finishes long with fine, structure‑building tannins, gentle grip and a cool‑climate line of blue‑fruited acidity that keeps everything bright and moreish.

This is a brilliant match for chargrilled lamb chops, barbecued beef, sticky pork ribs or a slow‑cooked beef ragù on a winter night. It will also sing with wood‑fired pizza, mushroom and thyme sausages, hard cheddar or blue cheese, and even a platter of cured meats when you just want a proper Adelaide Hills shiraz with personality and drive.