TASTING NOTES FOR Four In Hand Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance

Deep crimson red with vibrant purple and ruby hues, displaying excellent colour concentration and brilliant clarity. A rich and inviting appearance reflecting the wine’s youthful intensity, generous fruit character and impressive depth.

👃 Aromas

An expressive and inviting bouquet of ripe blackberry, dark plum, black cherry and mulberry, complemented by fragrant violets, dark chocolate and subtle black pepper. Delicate notes of liquorice, vanilla, mocha and warm spice contribute additional aromatic complexity, while gentle hints of cedarwood and toasted oak add further depth and richness.

👅 Palate

Rich, full-bodied and generously flavoured, delivering attractive layers of ripe blackberry, dark plum, black cherry and juicy mulberry. Fine, supple tannins provide excellent structure, while balanced natural acidity maintains freshness and definition. Subtle notes of dark chocolate, liquorice, black pepper and gentle oak spice complement the concentrated fruit, creating a harmonious and satisfying palate with impressive richness and character.

🍈 Texture & Finish

Smooth, velvety and beautifully rounded, with polished tannins providing gentle firmness and excellent balance. The palate displays generous fruit concentration and satisfying persistence, leading to a long, rich finish with lingering blackberry, ripe plum, dark chocolate and delicate savoury spice.

🍇 Overall Style

A rich, expressive and beautifully balanced Barossa Valley Shiraz, showcasing the region’s characteristic generous dark fruit flavours, warm spice and approachable structure. The 2024 vintage offers an appealing combination of ripe fruit concentration, smooth tannins and excellent balance. A versatile and satisfying Australian red wine delivering immediate drinking enjoyment while possessing the depth and structure for further development with careful cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing

An excellent accompaniment to grilled rib-eye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, barbecued beef ribs, roast pork and hearty beef casseroles. Equally enjoyable with gourmet sausages, wood-fired pizza, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar and other mature hard cheeses. Its generous fruit flavours and supple tannins make it particularly versatile with rich, savoury dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict

Four In Hand Shiraz 2024 is an excellent addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s Australian red wine selection. Rich, smooth and generously flavoured, it showcases the depth, character and appeal for which Barossa Valley Shiraz is highly regarded. A terrific choice for Shiraz enthusiasts, relaxed entertaining, family gatherings or inclusion in a personally selected mixed dozen. A satisfying and versatile Barossa Valley red delivering impressive flavour, richness and excellent value.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷