Robert Oatley 2011 Signature Series McLaren Vale Shiraz 4

Robert Oatley 2011 Signature Series McLaren Vale Shiraz

Region: McLaren Vale SA | $24

This wine has just won Decanter magazine’s trophy for best Australian Rhone-style red and I can certainly taste why.

While the alcohol level of 14 per cent sounds formidable, it’s not really obvious. The dominant characters are of berries and spices, with quite subtle French oak in a support role.

It’s soft, it’s fleshy, it’s a joy to wrap your gums around. Perfect for comfort food such as ossobucco.

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— JOHN ROZENTALS*

*John Rozentals is a Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) graduate.

Samples for tasting and review should be addressed to John Rozentals, PO Box 3484, Rhodes 2138.