Soumah The Butcher Thomas Hendy Cut Syrah Cabernet Nebbiolo 2021, Soumah, Yarra Valley. This bold, unconventional Yarra Valley blend pours deep garnet, charging from the glass with ripe blackberry, dark cherries, dense spice, tarry black fruits and lifted blackcurrant, woven with wild herbs, cedary oak, savoury pepper and cocoa that fuse Syrah fruit power, Cabernet focus and Nebbiolo structure into thrilling harmony.

On the palate, the Soumah The Butcher Thomas Hendy Cut Syrah Cabernet Nebbiolo 2021 unleashes potent black fruits, vanilla oak jabs, liquorice depth and grainy tannins, balanced by raw acidity, savoury beef notes and a long, intense finish brimming with charisma and grit – a rich, flavoursome beast with heart. Crack it with slow-cooked brisket, venison meatballs, charcuterie or aged cheddar platters.