The 2018 Mappinga Shiraz ratchets up the intensity relative to the 2017, adding extra layers of boysenberry and blackberry fruit to its predecessor's plum, cracked pepper and wintergreen notes. Of course, there's a substantial amount of smoky, campfire-like accents from the 35% new French oak used in the élevage, but the oak is far from dominating in this superb vintage. Medium to full-bodied, expansive and rich on the palate, with a long, velvety finish, this wine should drink well for at least a decade.