Jim Barry Barry Bros Shiraz 2017

Black bramble berry fruit aromas - raspberry and blackberry - intertwine with violet and red cherry on the nose of this medium-plus weight, gorgeously textured, value-infused shiraz. It flows over the palate with a lovely wash of delicious flavours - black plum compote and grilled herbs interwoven with excellent tang and acidity and a balanced and beautiful finish, all underpinned with soft, ripe tannin. Drink now or cellar short term pouring with well-trimmed, slow- and low-cooked lamb shoulder. Score - 93. (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, April 11, 2020)