d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2016

This is a great value comfort red. It's reflective of the warm 2016 vintage with plum, black fruits and liquorice. It's quite complex for a wine at this price point with a good backbone of acidity and attractive earthy undertones. The oak is well integrated with medium level tannin, resulting in a wine that drinks well now but will also cellar for the next 5-10 years. 14.3% ABV.

Tightly wound and somewhat closed, the plump plum, blueberry and spice tones of this wine unravel with time in the glass. The palate brings taut, earthy tannins and fairly prominent oak. A cherry-flavoured nose that also offers up aromas of blackberry pie, cedar and spices. Medium to full body, grainy tannins, lots of fresh blue and black fruit and a chewy finish. 92 Points James Suckling, 90 Points Wine Enthusiast.