Kate Hill 2020 Shiraz

 

I have been doing some cellar door work for Kate Hill during the Covid lockdown. Consider me biased, then, but this is a super cool-climate shiraz from the Huon Valley, south of Hobart. Serious shiraz with a cheeky smile. Classic character with blackberry, white pepper and black coffee notes to the fore and well integrated smoky oak adding texture and complexity to the impressive tannin structure. Delightfully soft and a little shy in its youth. Give it time to open up in the glass and pair with dishes like lamb skewers, or vegetarian tarts. $55. www.katehillwines.com.au/.