Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Shiraz 2023

Accolades 

Gold Medal
Cairns Wine Show

95 Points
Cairns Wine Show

Tasting Notes 

Colour: Deep crimson red with dark ruby tones.

Aromatics: Dark plum, blackberry and blueberry, with hints of cracked pepper, spice, cocoa and subtle cedary oak.

Palate: Generous and smooth, with ripe dark fruit at the centre. Plum, blackberry and dark cherry are supported by chocolate, spice and fine tannins, giving the wine a polished, satisfying feel.

Finish: Dry, long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit, cocoa, spice and soft oak detail.

About the Wine

The Best Blocks range is all about selecting standout parcels of Margaret River fruit and giving them the attention they deserve. This Shiraz captures that idea beautifully. It is flavour-packed and polished, but still very drinkable.

The value is the key. A Gold Medal and 95-point score at this price point makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants a quality Margaret River Shiraz without paying premium cellar-door money.

Wine Details

Producer: Miles from nowhere
Range: Best Blocks
Wine: Shiraz
Vintage: 2023
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Variety: Shiraz
Style: Dry red wine
Body: Medium to full-bodied
Closure: Screw cap

Serving and Cellaring 

Serve: 16 to 18°C

If the bottle has been sitting at warm room temperature, give it 15 minutes in the fridge before serving. This keeps the fruit bright and the tannins smooth.

Decant: Not essential, but 20 to 30 minutes in a decanter or large glass will help the dark fruit, spice and chocolate notes open up.

Cellar: Drinking beautifully now, or enjoy over the next three to five years while the fruit remains rich and the tannins settle further.

Food Pairing 

• Chargrilled steak with pepper sauce
• Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Barbecue ribs, burgers or sausages
• Slow-cooked beef ragu
• Beef and mushroom pie
• Woodfired pizza with salami or mushrooms
• Aged cheddar, manchego or Comté

FAQ 🧐

Is Best Blocks Shiraz 2023 good value?
Yes. With a Gold Medal and 95 points at the Cairns Wine Show, this is a strong value buy for anyone looking for quality Margaret River Shiraz.

What does it taste like?
Expect dark plum, blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, spice and subtle oak.

Is it full-bodied?
It sits in the medium to full-bodied range. It has plenty of flavour and depth, but it remains smooth and approachable.

Is it sweet?
No. This is a dry red wine. The ripe dark fruit gives it generosity, but the finish is savoury and balanced.

Should I decant it?
A short decant is a good idea. Around 30-60 minutes will help the fruit and spice open up.

What food does it go with?
It is a great match for steak, lamb, barbecue meats, pizza, pasta, roast vegetables and hard cheeses.