Eight at the Gate Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022 from Wrattonbully is a rich, velvety South Australian Shiraz that really leans into black‑fruited generosity while keeping its cool‑climate poise. It’s a family‑run, single‑site wine made to deliver that classic Aussie Shiraz satisfaction without feeling over the top.

In the glass, Eight at the Gate Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022 is deeply coloured with aromas of ripe black fruit, plum and blackberries, layered with chocolate, freshly ground spices and a hint of leather. The palate is plush and mouth‑filling – rich black fruit, dark chocolate and spice rolling through in waves – yet it finishes impressively long and silky, with fine tannins and enough natural acidity to keep it fresh rather than gloopy.

Food‑wise, this Single Vineyard Shiraz is made for pie floaters, grilled rib‑eye, lamb shanks, snags, hearty stews and barbecues, or just a big bowl of chips and gravy in front of the footy. It’s a proper Wrattonbully Shiraz that nails winter comfort drinking and will happily sit in the cellar for a few more years if you want extra complexity.