Riposte Wines The Cutlass Shiraz 2023 (6 Bottles) Adelaide Hills, SA

The nose opens with perfumed red and black cherry, blueberry, mulberry and a touch of raspberry, wrapped in dried herbs, cracked pepper and a waft of spicy oak. The palate is medium‑bodied with sweet plum, cherry and red liquorice fruit, lifted by blue fruits and a thread of olive‑savoury nuance, all framed by fine‑grained tannins and a subtle lift of French‑style spice. This is a Shiraz that thrives on the table: pour it alongside slow‑braised lamb, grilled beef with mustard mash, barbecue ribs, Moroccan lamb tagine or rich lentil‑based dishes.