2024 Fat Bastard Shiraz, South Australia

Fat Bastard Shiraz from South Australia is a bold, full-bodied red that embraces the rich, ripe style Aussie Shiraz is known for — dark fruit, generous oak, and a plush, velvety palate. Part of the globally popular Fat Bastard range, this wine is designed for pure enjoyment, offering immediate flavour and warmth with a big personality to match the label’s tongue-in-cheek name.

Sourced from warm-climate vineyards across South Australia, the fruit is harvested at peak ripeness to maximise colour and flavour. Fermentation is followed by maturation in oak, which adds layers of sweet spice and softness to the wine’s already dense fruit profile.

The nose bursts with blackberry jam, ripe plum, mocha, vanilla and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, it’s rich and mouthfilling, with flavours of dark chocolate, mulberry, liquorice and cinnamon. Tannins are smooth and round, giving the wine a plush texture and a long, warming finish.

Food pairing: great with grilled ribeye, smoky barbecue ribs, lamb burgers, spicy sausages, or a rich mushroom stew. Also perfect with cheddar or slow-cooked brisket.

Cellar potential: made to drink now and over the next 3 to 5 years while the fruit is at its most vibrant.