Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz 2024 is a vibrant, modern‑punch Shiraz from one of the Barossa’s most respected family‑run producers, drawing on vineyards planted as far back as 1847 yet styled for easy‑drinking now and short‑term cellaring. This Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz 2024 is a 100% Shiraz release that sits in the mid‑weight spectrum, showing the lift and freshness Turkey Flat has built into the Butchers Block label.

On the nose it’s immediately engaging, with juicy dark berry fruits, crushed blueberries and a hint of cassis, lifted by violets, a flash of graphite‑like flint and a gentle waft of warm spice. The palate is bright and mouth‑filling, with a core of plump dark plum and berry compote framed by fine‑grained tannins and a thread of cool‑gully acidity, finishing with a peppery, savoury edge that keeps it lip‑smacking and moreish.

This wine is a natural match for a charcuterie board laden with salami, cured ham and aged hard cheeses, as well as grilled lamb backstrap with rosemary and garlic or a simple beef burger with caramelised onions and a smoky chilli sauce. It also works brilliantly with a hearty beef and kidney pie or a slow‑roasted root‑vegetable and mushroom ragu, making Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz 2024 a go‑to bottle for casual weeknight dinners and weekend barbecues.