Mike Press Shiraz 2022 by Mike Press Wines from the cool, high slopes of Kenton Valley in the Adelaide Hills is a cracking South Aussie red, bursting with energy and offering seriously good value for a single‑vineyard Shiraz. This 2022 Mike Press Shiraz pours deep and inviting, immediately signalling a generous but well‑behaved style that overdelivers for the price.

On the nose, you’re hit with vibrant blackberries, plum and blueberry fruit wrapped in warm spice, nutmeg and a flicker of coffee and dark chocolate, all framed by older French oak that adds subtle vanilla rather than showy timber. The palate sits light to medium‑bodied yet saturated with ripe red cherries, blackberry and plum, showing cool‑climate lift, fine tannins and a refreshing acid line that keeps everything bright and moreish.

Food‑wise, this is a no‑brainer with mid‑week beef stir‑fry, lamb kebabs off the grill or a slow‑cooked lamb shoulder for Sunday lunch, and it’ll also sing with char‑grilled sausages, peppery snags and a good backyard barbecue spread. The spice and freshness will cut through richer dishes without feeling heavy, making it a versatile house red to keep on hand for casual dinners and bigger gatherings alike.