#38 Wine of the Year, (2023 Wine Spectator Top 100)

92 Pts, Wine Spectator – 92 Pts, James Suckling – 91 Pts, Parker’s Wine Advocate

If you’re thinking “didn’t I see this wine in the Wine Spectator Top 100 last year as well?” Yes, yes you do. The Shiraz that First Drop has been making in the Barossa Valley in South Australia has been nothing short of extraordinary, and with their ridiculously reasonable price points, it’s no surprise this returns to Wine Spectator’s  Top 50 Wines list once again. It’s a complex Shiraz with black cherry notes that lead off followed by blackberry, baking spices and some bramble. It’s a vibrant and juicy wine that has a nice little spicy kick to it at the end.