Deeper and richer than the 2014, the 2015 Shiraz G.A.M. (which represents the initials of the Mitolo children) offers a smokin’ good bouquet of mulled spices, chocolate, salted caramel, and licorice. This flows to a ripe, full-bodied, opulent Shiraz that has terrific depth of fruit, a layered mid-palate, sweet tannin, and a clean, balanced style that will evolve nicely for a decade or more.

Hints of menthol and toasty French oak accentuate the plums and mulberries on the nose of the 2015 GAM Shiraz. This is full-bodied, plush and rich on the palate, showing off the creamy texture and plush tannins of ripe McLaren Vale fruit. Hints of potpourri and dried spices linger on the long finish, adding complexity into the mix. In short, this beauty has it all.

A red wine beast produced from mostly Shiraz wine grapes from the Chinese Block Vineyard in south McLaren Vale. Full on ripe black cherry, mulberry and chocolate, rich and concentrated. Pour with a Porterhouse steak. Tannins are fine-grained.

Some tarry aromas with dark plum paste, chocolate panforte and biscuity spices. The palate is very succulent, gently grainy and fruit-soaked. The plums rule the finish.