Domaine Asmara Infinity Durif 2019 from Heathcote is a flagship, ultra‑full‑bodied Durif, built as a step up again in power and polish from the already hefty Private Reserve wines. It comes off low‑yielding vines on classic red Cambrian soils, and is treated to serious winemaking – a portion barrel‑fermented, the rest in open tanks, then long maturation in quality oak – to frame all that intensity rather than just brute force.

In the glass, Infinity Durif 2019 is inky black‑purple, with an explosive nose of blackberries, blueberry compote, dark plum and black cherry, laced with dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, clove and toasty oak spice. The palate is massive and concentrated yet surprisingly flowing, stacked with dense black fruits, rich chocolate and spice over a core of firm, fine‑grained tannins and warming length, built to cellar for well over a decade for those who like their reds big, dark and ageworthy.

Domaine Asmara Infinity Durif 2019 demands equally bold food – think slow‑smoked brisket, beef cheeks, venison pie, lamb shanks or a serious platter of aged cheddar and other hard cheeses alongside rich, wintry dishes. It is best opened with a long decant if you’re drinking it now, otherwise this is very much a “tuck it away” statement wine that will reward patience as the tannins melt and the savoury, leathery complexity builds in the bottle.