Brash Higgins Omensetter Shiraz 2019

From American ex-pat Brad Hickey, and from vines over 25 years old, this is a highly aromatic and spice-driven Shiraz with sappy, stalky, cinnamon bark and blueberry jam notes alongside the more classic plum, blackberry and ground pepper characteristics. The palate doesn't pop as much as the nose, but it still achieves refreshment amid powerful-yet-juicy tannins. A characterful drop from a thoughtful winemaker for drinking with a wide range of wintery dishes now–2032