Teusner Big Jim Shiraz

Teusner Big Jim Shiraz 2022 is a powerful yet polished Barossa Valley Shiraz from Teusner Wines, drawn from the Wark family’s low-yielding Stonewell vineyard. Matured for 18 months in French oak, including 50 percent new hogsheads, it brings serious concentration, spice and structure without losing its juicy Barossa charm.

Deep crimson in the glass, it bursts with satsuma plum, macerated summer berries and dark berry fruit, layered with violet, olive tapenade, dark chocolate, earth and baking spice. Teusner Big Jim Shiraz 2022 is plush and full-bodied, yet bright acidity and fine tannins keep the generous fruit focused through a long, spicy finish.

Give this Barossa Shiraz a proper match in slow-roasted lamb shoulder, peppered ribeye, sticky beef short ribs or smoky barbecue. Its dark fruit and savoury oak love charred, caramelised flavours, while the firm structure has the muscle for rich sauces and aged cheddar. Decant it, then let Big Jim do the talking.