Rocky Road Shiraz 2023 by McHenry Hohnen, Margaret River, is a dark‑fruited, easygoing Shiraz that feels built for mid‑week dinners – plenty of flavour, a savoury edge and a fresh coastal lift. This Rocky Road Shiraz 2023 is generous without being heavy, very much a bistro‑table red.

In the glass, Rocky Road Shiraz 2023 typically shows blackberry, dark cherry and plum, with hints of red berry, pepper, cocoa and a little dried herb and earth. It’s medium‑plus bodied and dry, with a juicy core of fruit, soft but present tannins and a gently savoury finish that keeps each sip moreish rather than sweet, especially with a light chill in warmer weather.

Food‑wise, it’s a natural with grilled chops, burgers, sausages and barbecue plates, as well as pizza, pasta ragù and hard cheeses. It’s the kind of Shiraz you can pour liberally at a barbecue or casual dinner – enough structure for the wine lovers, but plush and friendly for everyone else.