Robert Oatley, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Shiraz 2012

This is the kind of wine that made Australian Shiraz famous.  It’s a little meaty, a little spicy, a little fruity and most importantly, not over done, alcoholic or over wrought.  I’d even say it’s graceful, word rarely used to describe Australian Shiraz, and when it is, it’s describing a wine that’s far more expensive than this one.  This easy-to-recommend red is perfect for any meat you’re throwing on the barbie.