Wine Pick of the Week
2008 Wolf Blass Shiraz Gold Label, Barossa, Australia
Classic Australian shiraz nose of dark, fleshy ripe blackberries, a hint of oak and a mouth-watering juiciness. Loaded with delicious dark fruit flavours, incredible depth, concentration and length. Benchmark shiraz. Pair with grilled meats, lamb and Stephen King novels. Drink: 2012-2016. 590273 $28.95 Score: 93/100.
Natalie MacLean is the author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.