Tasting note

Incredible concentration, depth and power for the price. Big blackberries and blackcurrants in a lovely weave of full-bodied weight and velvet texture. Be the hero of the evening with this robust wonder from the prestigious Barossa region. Liquid opulence. Food matches: roasted lamb, grilled steaks, meaty gourmet pizza, black bean soup, blue cheese. Drink: 2012-2015. Score - 92. (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, May 1, 2013)

Deep garnet-purple coloured, the Friends Shiraz gives an earthy, pepper and anise scented nose with an undercurrent of cedar, yeast extract, blueberries, blackberries and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and generously fruited with velvety tannins, the crisp acid provides just enough lift and the finish is long.