The 2024 Tomfoolery Artful Dodger Shiraz is an expressive Australian red wine from the Barossa Valley in South Australia, produced by Tomfoolery Wines. Crafted from Shiraz, this wine reflects the Barossa's celebrated winemaking heritage, where warm growing conditions encourage generous fruit concentration and rich, distinctive flavours. Its anticipated aromatic profile suggests ripe blackberries, dark cherries, juicy plums and blueberries, complemented by fragrant notes of violet, cracked black pepper, liquorice and subtle earthy spice. The Artful Dodger Shiraz offers a characterful interpretation of Barossa Shiraz, balancing generous dark fruit with savoury complexity.
On the palate, it is expected to be medium to full-bodied with supple, finely textured tannins and balanced acidity. Flavours of ripe blackberry, black plum, dark raspberry and cherry unfold alongside hints of dark chocolate, dried herbs, black pepper and gentle baking spice. Its concentrated fruit character is supported by a rounded mouthfeel and structured tannins, creating a harmonious Shiraz with richness and depth. The finish is dry and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of dark berries, liquorice and subtle savoury spice.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who appreciate Barossa Shiraz with generous dark-fruit flavours, refined tannins and distinctive peppery complexity. The 2024 Tomfoolery Artful Dodger Shiraz offers an appealing expression of South Australian Shiraz, combining ripe blackberry and plum notes with savoury depth and a balanced structure. A suggested drinking window is 2026–2032, with potential for further development under suitable cellaring conditions. Serve at approximately 16–18°C, allowing the wine some time to breathe before enjoying. Particularly well suited to grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, smoky barbecue ribs, beef brisket, mushroom risotto, rosemary-roasted vegetables or aged cheddar cheese.
