Nick Haselgrove’s The Old Faithful Shiraz is a brooding McLaren Vale red that feels built for serious Shiraz lovers. The Old Faithful Shiraz opens with blackberry, plum and black cherry, then layers in cedar, bramble, forest floor and a lifted graphite edge that gives the wine real depth and class.

The palate is rich and structured, with dark fruit carried by firm tannins and a savoury oak frame. It has that polished, full-bodied feel that makes McLaren Vale Shiraz so satisfying, but there’s also enough freshness and spice to keep it lively rather than heavy. The finish is long and composed, with a bit of creamy oak complexity adding another layer of appeal.

Serve it with grilled ribeye, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, beef cheeks or chargrilled mushrooms, where the dark fruit and savoury structure can really shine. This is a confident, full-flavoured Shiraz that delivers plenty of presence and easy dinner-table appeal.