Rusden ‘School Days’ Shiraz 2022 from Vine Vale in the Barossa is a bright, juicy shiraz with that easy, old‑school charm – think rich dark fruits, boysenberry and cherry‑ripe notes with a hint of Turkish delight and pencil shavings on the nose.

The palate is medium‑bodied, plush and super approachable, with violet, clove and blackberry rolling through soft, even tannins and a long, smooth finish that shows off classic Vine Vale flesh without heaviness. Co‑fermented fruit and a gentle oak regime keep it seamless and moreish, drinking beautifully young but happy enough in the cellar for a few years.

Rusden School Days Shiraz 2022 is made for pub‑style comfort food – think schnitzel, steak sangas, bangers and mash, burgers, pizza and mid‑week roasts, where its generous fruit and soft structure really shine.