Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Shiraz 2022 from Langhorne Creek is a full‑bodied, high‑impact Shiraz that marries serious flavour with a surprisingly gentle, polished feel – classic South Aussie generosity with a very tidy finish.

In the glass you’re looking at a deep royal‑purple wine with heady florals and loads of dark cherries and plum, layered with warm baking spices, licorice and a lick of Chinese five‑spice. The palate is packed with dark fruit and spice yet feels unforced, driven by beautifully shaped, round, supple tannins and a velvety texture that keeps it energetic and moreish to the last drop.

Food‑wise, Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Shiraz 2022 loves grilled ribeye, lamb shoulder, barbecue, slow‑braised beef or rich vegetarian bakes where its dark‑fruit weight, spice and plush tannins can really shine. With a 96‑point critical nod and that single‑vineyard, 15‑months‑in‑oak pedigree, it’s a cracking option to open now with a quick decant or to tuck away for 8–10 years for extra savoury complexity.