RockBare The McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 is a bold and expressive Australian Shiraz, showcasing rich dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum, and blueberry, complemented by hints of pepper spice, licorice, and subtle oak. The palate is medium‑to‑full‑bodied with ripe tannins, concentrated fruit flavors, and balanced acidity, leading to a smooth yet structured finish. This wine captures the ripe, generous style typical of McLaren Vale, making it versatile with grilled meats, hearty stews, and rich cheeses.
This is equal parts intense and frisky. There are dark-fruited and ripe-red notes, mulberries, ripe raspberry, blackberry, some chocolate and vanilla, tempered with rusty iron and earth accents. It’s a polished affair, though eschewing heft for detail, more medium in weight, the finish brisk, but it works. - 90 points, Marcus Ellis
