Great winter warmer – although maybe next winter rather than this one…
Wakefield Estate Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, Australia (£12.99 Majestic, Eden Fine Wines, Hammonds of Knutsford)
On the young side – the toasty oak ideally needs another few months to calm down – but this is lovely warm hearted stuff, with bold chocolate-tinged plum and berry flavours, notes of bay and eucalyptus, and typical Clare earthiness on the finish. S-