The Hedonist, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2021

This McLaren Vale Shiraz from certified organic and biodynamic vineyards has been a fixture on the Waitrose list for 15 years, and you can see why it's so popular with customers. It's a very deep ruby in the glass, and just as intense when you get stuck in. It's drinking really beautifully, full-bodied and generously fruited with salted plum, prunes, menthol, thyme and rosemary notes, plus velvety dark chocolate and coffee notes, and a suggestion of salted liquorice. The tannins are full and ripe. Really quite delicious, and perfect if you're in the mood for a warming winter red.