Nord-Sud, Rouge 2023

Place: Adelaide Hills, Australia

Grape: Shiraz + Cabernet Sauvignon + Grenache + Pinot Noir

Vibe: Balanced

A better red you'd be hard pressed to find at this price. Sometimes such esoteric blends earn a raised eyebrow from me, but if you get them right, they're absolutely banging. Cosy and warming yet still juicy and fresh, all the varietals are bringing their best here to produce a wine that's way more than the sum of its parts. ABV: 13%