Kurtz Family Lunar Block Shiraz 2022 from the Barossa Valley is a full‑throttle old‑vine Shiraz off the original 1969 Lunar Block – deep purple in the glass and unapologetically rich, yet nicely shaped by freshness and fine tannin. This Lunar Block Shiraz 2022 is very much a cellar‑worthy Barossa classic in a modern, polished suit.

Expect intense aromas of black fruits, dark chocolate, mint, thyme and sage, with hints of tar, leather and savoury oak complexity. The palate is full‑bodied and plush, packed with currant, blackberry, black olive, dark chocolate and mocha, all balanced by fresh acidity and fine, gravelly tannins that give a defined structural line, silky mouthfeel and great length – the tannins seem to lengthen the longer you hold the wine in your mouth.

On the table, Lunar Block Shiraz 2022 is a natural with grilled rib‑eye, pan‑fried or roasted meats, slow‑cooked beef cheeks, lamb shanks, rich stews and char‑grilled vegetables, as well as hard, aged cheeses. It’s built to age comfortably toward 2040, and absolutely deserves a good decant before serving to let those layers of fruit, spice and savoury complexity fully unfurl.​