The McRae Wood Shiraz 2009

The McCrae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley 2009, 14.5%, €51.99 Intense ripe dark fruits and toasty vanilla and coffee. It has well-integrated fine tannins and excellent length. Stockists: Redmond’s, Ranelagh; O’Briens.

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic