Generous and expressive, this vintage delivers concentrated dark fruit alongside subtle oak and earthy spice. A touch of vanilla and mocha rounds out the palate, showing great balance and texture.

Rockbare’s 2020 Shiraz is packed with bold blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate, underscored by notes of black pepper and warm spice. It’s rich and full-bodied, yet smooth and approachable with polished tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

Rockbare’s 2020 Shiraz hits a lovely middle ground between richness and elegance. Deep blackberry and dark plum notes are layered with a touch of mocha and spice. I grilled some venison steaks, and the pairing was exceptional. The finish is long, with soft tannins. This is the kind of bottle that punches well above its price point.