Here we have a single vineyard vino from the McLaren Vale that just does everything right. Definitely a ‘treat yourself’ kind of wine. It’s opulence you can enjoy to yourself at home without feeling guilty for breaking the bank. Devilishly ripe fruit is wrapped in an ermine coat of French oak that feels like the royal treatment. Berry conserve, juicy plums and explosive blueberries balance wonderfully with the smoky-cedary oak frame. There’s a good bit of tannin, but the richness of the fruit means they don’t stick out unduly. You can certainly put it down to age, but I’d put money that not many will be able to resist. Without corks to contend with, wine this good is just a twist away.