Pikes Shiraz Tempranillo Los Companeros 2018

No new oak here, so the fruit really sings. 2018 was an extremely good red vintage for Clare, slightly warmer than average, but vineyards by and large achieved a great balance of fruit and acid.

There’s a lovely umami gloss to the tannins, taking it to Logroño for a plate of wild mushrooms sautéed with garlic, or to Adelaide for seared tuna over a salad of avocado, arugula and orange slices.