2021 Best’s Great Western Bin No.1 Shiraz

If you're expecting a big, jammy Shiraz, this one might surprise you. It's smooth, vibrant and packed with juicy plum and dark fruit, with a peppery kick that keeps every sip interesting without ever feeling heavy. It's proof that Shiraz can be powerful and elegant at the same time, and that's exactly why it made the cut.

What to eat with it?

Fire up the barbecue. Steak, lamb chops, sausages or anything with a bit of char will work a treat with the dark fruit and peppery edge.

Drink now or later?

Both. It's seriously enjoyable now, but there's enough going on here to comfortably develop over the next 5–8 years. If you've got a couple, drink one and hide the other.