Hungerford Hill 2014 Epic Shiraz, $100
Here’s a wine that flies the flag for cool-climate Aussie Shiraz in Epic proportions. The pinnacle of Hungerford Hill’s portfolio, it is made with the best fruit and only in the best vintages. Although Hungerford Hill is a Hunter Valley based company, it sources the fruit for Epic from McLaren Vale, a region renowned for its rich ripe Shiraz and smooth dense tannins. Deep purple red in colour, this Epic wine has a chocolatey/spicy nose with a smooth, earthy palate and Christmas pudding notes. Drum roll please …