Summer’s here, and with that comes barbeques, patio parties, and casual evening soirees with friends and family. Looking for a quality bottle to bring to the party? Look no further! Award-winning wine writer Natalie MacLean shares her top picks with us each week!

Wine of the Week for June 20, 2013

Wakefield Syrah Shiraz

Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Blackberry liqueur richness with a hint of mint. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth with excellent replays of dark fruit flavours across the palate. This is an incredible wine for the price. The grapes for this wine come from vines that were planted in 1969, and that concentration shows in the wine. Some spice and vanilla oak on a long finish. Pair with: lamb cutlets, sharp cheddar, Mexican dishes, pork spareribs, grilled tuna.

Drink: 2012-2015

Product No: 943787

Alcohol: 14%

Price: $17.95

Score: 92/100

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.