WOLF BLASS GOLD LABEL BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2009, $25 

If the heady, exotic perfume of red rose, anise, cigarbox, sweet dark cocoa, violets and seasoned leather don’t wow you, the succulent dark fruit flavours and velvety finish definitely will. It’s a sensational wine, in the true Aussie style but without a hint of jamminess. The acidity and tannins are fresh and flexible, making it a stunning wine to serve with a slab of steak.