Rusden Black Guts Shiraz 2022 from Vine Vale in the Barossa is a big, unapologetically gutsy Shiraz – deeply concentrated, dark and opulently fleshed, showing everything people love about classic Barossa power with just enough freshness to keep it in balance. It’s very much a “slab of steak” kind of wine, made in a New World frame but with an Old World sense of dimension and character.

In the glass, this 2022 Black Guts Shiraz is pitch‑black with a dark red rim, opening with ripe blackberries, black plum and black cherry backed by liquorice, dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper and smoky vanillin cedar. The palate is full‑bodied, rich and concentrated, loaded with dark fruits, cocoa and dried‑herb savoury notes, framed by velvety yet firm tannins and surprisingly lively acidity that carry a long, spicy, mocha‑lined finish.

It’s tailor‑made for prime rib, grilled steak, lamb shanks and rich mushroom dishes – any hearty plate that can handle its dark fruit, pepper and chocolatey depth. Drink now with a good decant or cellar for up to 15–20 years to see more tobacco, earth and complex spice emerge over time.