Mount Avoca Daly’s Cottage Shiraz brings that relaxed Pyrenees confidence, with dark fruit, spice and a supple shape that makes it a very easy wine to enjoy. Mount Avoca Daly’s Cottage Shiraz opens with black cherry, plum and blackberry, then settles into pepper, cocoa and soft French oak for a finish that feels generous, savoury and smooth.

The palate is medium-bodied with a clean line of fruit and a gently plush texture, so it has enough weight to satisfy without feeling heavy. There’s a nice balance of freshness and warmth here, which keeps the wine lively and food-friendly while still giving it a rounded, comforting feel. It’s the sort of Shiraz that works equally well midweek or with a proper dinner.

Serve it with roast lamb, barbecue ribs, beef pies or mushroom dishes, where the dark fruit and spice can really shine. This is a solid, well-made Australian Shiraz with broad appeal, offering plenty of flavour and an easygoing style that should sell itself.