James Haselgrove Futures Shiraz 2021 from McLaren Vale is a powerful, old‑vine red sourced from a single vineyard planted back in 1910, delivering depth, polish and serious ageing potential in a very classic Vale style. This James Haselgrove Shiraz 2021 is all about concentration without losing its regional elegance.

Expect a brooding purple colour, with aromas of plum, dark cherry and blue fruits wrapped in violet florals, savoury forest‑floor notes and a graphite, pencil‑shaving edge. The palate is loaded with dark fruits and a lick of blueberry, driven by crisp, vibrant acidity and long, chamois‑like tannins that stretch the finish while keeping everything finely structured and dry.

This is built for rib‑eye on the bone with garlic butter, slow‑cooked lamb shoulder, richer venison dishes or hard, aged cheeses in front of the fire. Decant for an hour or two and you’ll see it unfold beautifully with air, but the firm backbone, 14.4% alcohol and DIAM cork closure mean it will happily cellar for many years yet.