Smallfry Schliebs Garden 2017 (6 Bottles) Barossa Valley, SA

Aromas run to plum and tar, Christmas pudding and woody spice, with notes of dark cherry and cinnamon, pepper and jubey dark red fruits also called out by retailers. The palate starts with a little fruit sweetness, then moves through a light‑to‑medium mid‑palate into a long, savoury finish with silky tannins and oak framing the structure rather than dominating. For food, Schliebs Garden 2017 is a versatile Rhone‑style performer: great with roast lamb, grilled sausages, ragù, pizza, slow‑cooked casseroles or anything with a bit of spice and richness.