I sat down with Sarah in McLaren Vale at the end of June 2022, and we spoke about the philosophy of this wine particularly—something I was determined to understand. The wine has always fulfilled its reputation of velvet fruit and plump mouth-filling flavor, and that is continued here in the 2019 Velvet Glove Shiraz. The philosophy dictates that there must be 100% flavor saturation—right to the back of the palate—and there's no escaping the tsunami of fruit that washes over the tongue. If you want mouth staining, this is it. 16% alcohol.

Rich and decadent, with Black Forest cake, juicy maraschino cherry, salted caramel and fresh mint at the core, expanding to more detailed flavors as well as plush, velvety tannins, which add an air of elegance to this powerhouse of a wine. Drink now through 2035. 332 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add