2015 First Drop Fat of the Land Seppeltsfield Barossa Shiraz

Deep, inky crimson. Aromatic and spicy, with masses of sweet black fruit and chocolate, on the nose and the palate. Big and dense but not heavy. Full-bodied, deep and powerful. Powerful tannins coated in sweet dark fruit and chocolate, then spice again on the finish. There's a very slight balsamic note here and definitely more complexity to come though it is massive with sweet, dark-fruited pleasure already. The tannins are deep and rounded and the finish is really long and enveloping.

The nose is really complex here with layers of brambleberries, granite, subtle savoriness, meat and hints of pepper. Full body, polished tannins, a fine thread of acid and a gamey, long finish. Drink or hold.

The 2015 Fat of the Land Seppeltsfield Shiraz spent 20 months in hogsheads, and that oak influence shows in the smoky, grilled-meat aromas. Underneath, there's enough concentrated blackberry and raspberry notes to provide a sense of balance. Full-bodied and velvety, with a long, plush finish, it offers a lot to like.