Devlins Mount Shiraz 2017 £9.45

Ageing; Twelve months in American and French oak

Structure; medium bodied

Food pairing ideas; Roasted or barbequed red meats, stews and casseroles. Tomato based dishes.

Description; Crimson red in colour with an elegant nose of summer fruits with hints of raspberry and toast. Full-bodied on the palate, with blackberry and plum flavours and hints of clove and very juicy tannins.

Producer profile; Established 75 years ago, the Thomson Estate is one of the oldest grape growers in the Riverland area. Still a family owned concern and now run by Andrew, they are unusual in the region in that they grow grapes, make and bottle their own wines. There is also great environmental awareness here with a project currently underway to restore some wetlands. The reds are characterised by their generous fruit, whilst the whites are unusually pure and elegant, with fine refreshing acidity.