Two Hands : Bella's Garden Shiraz 2022

The inky 2022 Bella's Garden Shiraz is saturated, positively dripping in purple fruit on the nose. It has cassis, milk chocolate, raspberry and licorice and the all-too-familiar splay of earth-derived tannins on the palate that speak eloquently of the Barossa, with iodine, red earth, brick dust and pastrami. It's an epic wine. 14.6% alcohol, sealed under Diam.

This bold, chocolate-laced 2022 Shiraz Bella's Garden opens with a broad swath of berry fruits lifted by red earthy tones and a gentle splash of spice. It is mouth-filling with impressive concentration and generous tannins that provide a long, strong finish. The 2022 is an excellent vintage for the label.