This 2020 Velvet Glove Shiraz is an even more high-octane rendition of this wine than the warm 2019 that preceded it. Here, there is vitality in the fruit, and the tannins express superior, ductile malleability. This is structured, firm, opulent—nay, heady, sybaritic and deeply corporeal—and long. This is a massive wine, but it lives up to its name in every way. To be released in November 2022.

Rich and opulent, with notes of chocolate cake, framboise, salted toffee and espresso, along with more savory details of toasted cumin, rosemary and cedar. A hint of fresh spearmint and shavings of bittersweet chocolate linger on the long, velvety finish. Drink now through 2034. 248 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add