2012 Yarnbomb by Corrina Wright Shiraz

For those who don't know, and I have to admit I had no idea until I looked it up, Yarnbombing is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk (thanks Wikipedia).
Corrina Wright is the winemaker at Olivers Taranga in McLaren Vale and is highly respected in the industry.
I read about this wine on Twitter and it was getting some good reviews so I decided to buy a bottle to check it out.
Initially it seemed a little bit reticent to show itself on the nose but, with a bit of a swirl and rest in the glass it really opened up.  Blue fruits, chocolate and a touch spicy on the nose leads to a similar palate.  Mouth-filling, medium to full bodied with the tannins obvious but the fruit carries them nicely.  This is the type of wine that, for me, is perfectly pitched as a quaffer or one to be enjoyed with food.  At the mid $20 a bottle it is also very well priced.  Available exclusively at Dan Murphys or BWS bottleshops.
Until next time but remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.