Paringa Estate Shiraz Mornington Peninsula 2019

95 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "The Mornington Peninsula, east of Melbourne, is one of Australia's great Pinot regions, which makes this Shiraz, then, all the more remarkable. From an excellent vintage, and with a touch of Viognier, this offers beautifully evocative aromatics. With cool crunchy-leafed autumn vibes, it's like a just-stocked pantry of blueberry and currant preserves and peppercorns, bunches of dried herbs, roses and lavender hanging overhead. There's a whip crack of acidity on the palate, an end-of-harvest edge. Sappy, ultrafine tannins add a lovely textural element. Tucked in, with focus, vibrancy and personality, this would pair with roast lamb or grilled portobellos. Alcohol 14%. (Oct 2023)"

95 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "Fruit sourced from various peninsula sites, co-fermented with 5% viognier and aged 11 months in used French barriques. A vibrant garnet/purple hue; a core of ripe plums, with a flash of cloves, cinnamon, all warm spices and florals. The palate is savoury, with an appealing succulence bolstered by supple tannins and terrific freshness. It seems vintage '19 suits shiraz from this region. Special. Closure: Screw cap. 13.5% alcohol. Drink by 2029. (1/4/21)"