• Anytime you see Wakefield and Shiraz together on a wine label, it commands a second look. If it’s 750 mL and the price below, purchase a few, ask questions later.

89 
Wakefield ‘Promised Land’ Shiraz 2018
South Australia $14.95 (441543) 14.0% alcohol
This is medium bodied, nicely textured, well balanced with a lengthy finish. Aromas of red and black fruit—cherry and currant—interlace with wisps of earthy notes and a sprig of mixed herbs. A broad tapestry of delectable flavours flow over the palate—juicy black cherry and dark bramble berry mingling with mocha and dried herbs—and persist through the lengthy, dry finish. Delightful sipped on its own, it’s a great pairing with grilled beef, game or fowl from the barbeque. (Vic Harradine)

90 
Wakefield ‘Promised Land’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
South Australia $14.95 (358838) 14.0% alcohol
Here’s an under-priced cabernet you won’t want to pass up; it punches way above the price. Spice, floral notes and red and black berry fruit aromas abound. It envelops the palate with a well-textured flow of alluring flavours—black juicy cherry and dark bramble berry fruit melding nicely with racy tang in the red cherry/berry spectrum. Medium-plus bodied, ready to drink and creamy smooth, it’s a perfect dance partner with meat-laden pizza, backyard burgers or grilled gourmet sausage. (Vic Harradine)