Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan Syrah Cinsault 2022 from the Barossa is a savoury, Rhône–inspired red that blends dark fruit, spice and bright, lifted aromatics into a very drinkable, food–friendly style. It’s a step away from full–throttle Barossa Shiraz, offering more herbal complexity and freshness while still feeling generous on the palate.

In the glass, you can expect blackberries, dark cherries and plum alongside pepper, liquorice, dried herbs and a touch of earth and cured–meat savouriness, with Cinsault adding red berries and gentle floral lift. The palate is medium to full bodied with supple, lightly rustic tannins, good acidity and a spicy, slightly grippy finish that makes it a natural on the dinner table.

Food–wise, it is spot–on with grilled lamb chops, sausages, barbecue meats, slow–cooked Mediterranean or Provençal stews and rich tomato–based pasta, where its structure and spice soak up fat and umami. It also works beautifully with baked eggplant, stuffed capsicums, lentil casseroles and aged hard cheeses, making Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan Syrah Cinsault 2022 a great option for hearty, flavour–packed meals and relaxed Sunday lunches.