2018 Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz, Nagambie Lakes

A picture of effortless elegance. As always, it benefits from a splash of air to fully open and reveal, fully pliant in ripe fruit – cassis, black berries, plum – and cinnamon spice before launching into baked earth, leather, savoury truffle and undergrowth. Oak is measured, tannins are fine and polished, fanning out across the palate. Everything is in its place. A fine wine boasting a mature confidence. JP 14% alc.