Big, Fat & Gutsy Shiraz 2022 – Powerful Shiraz from McLaren Vale

Big, Fat & Gutsy Shiraz 2022 is a wine that lives up to its name. This is a big, rich and intense Shiraz from McLaren Vale in Australia – an area known for some of the country’s most powerful and fruity red wines. It’s a wine with lots of character, charm and generous fruit.

The wine is made from Shiraz grapes from a single field in McLaren Vale. The warm days and cool nights in the area provide almost ideal conditions for the grape. The result is grapes with high concentration, deep color and plenty of aromatic intensity.

Already in the glass, the wine shows its power. The color is dark and dense. The aromas are bursting with notes of blackberries, plums, blueberries, licorice and vanilla. The taste is rich and round with lots of dark fruit, chocolate and spices.

Despite its strength, the wine is balanced. The slight hint of sweetness on the finish plays nicely with the acidity. This makes the wine both powerful and pleasant to drink. It’s a real crowd pleaser that will quickly become a hit around the table.

Big, Fat & Gutsy Shiraz goes perfectly with grilled dishes, juicy steaks and hearty simmered dishes. It’s also a wine that works great on its own in the glass when you want to enjoy a big and intense Shiraz.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Intense aromas of blackberries, plums, blueberries, licorice and vanilla.

Taste: Rich and powerful with dark berries, chocolate, figs, cassis, licorice and tobacco.

Finish: Round and long with a light sweetness, vanilla and spice.

The story behind McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. The region is located south of Adelaide and is especially known for its Shiraz wines. The climate is warm with cooling breezes from the ocean, providing optimal conditions for highly concentrated grapes.

Many winemakers in the area focus on powerful and fruity wines. McLaren Vale has therefore built a reputation for wines with intensity, richness and great drinking pleasure – just like Big, Fat & Gutsy Shiraz.

• Producer: Big, Fat & Gutsy
• Name: Shiraz
• Vintage: 2022
• Region: McLaren Vale
• Country: Australia
• Grape: Shiraz
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• alcohol content: 14.5%