2020 Coriole Sangiovese, McLaren Vale

Has all the attributes expected of sangiovese, most obviously the play between all the cherries of the rainbow; from fresh, to sour, to poached, backed by superfine tannins. It's a wine I would drink now or over time.

94 James Halliday winecompanion.com.au

Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967, and they released their first wine in 1969. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd family and is now managed by Mark and Paul Lloyd.

Coriole is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide.

The original farmhouses were built in 1860 and are now the epicentre of the garden and cellar door at the winery. The original vineyards were planted in 1919.

Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.