2020 Narkoojee Valerie Shiraz, Gippsland

There’s no denying the fruit quality and depth of flavour here as it has soaked up the French oak (19 months in 50% new oak). An excellent mid red with a purple tinge; loaded with dark fruits, cedary spice, aniseed and earthiness. It’s full bodied, with plush tannins yet some grip. Decant it to enjoy now, but it will garner more complexity in time. JF 14% alc. RRP $60 / Drink 2023–2033 / Narkoojee www.narkoojee.com