”Pete Schell's Esprit is always a favourite and the 2021 model features 41/35/21/3% mataro/cinsault/grenache/shiraz. Ripe blueberry and juicy plum notes over layered spices and hints of pressed purple flowers, cherry compote, hazelnuts, dried cranberries and roasting meats with a waft of tobacco and mace further back. Pure and savoury with the finest of tannins and a sense of composure, all the components pulling in the same direction. Just flat-out great drinking.”