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The Thank God It’s Friday Shiraz from the brilliant team at Whistler Wines in Barossa is certainly one not to be missed. But you might not be able to wait until Friday to drink it. With their award winning and fun NextGen range, Whistler Wines and winemaker Michael J. Corbett have joined together the trifecta of quality winemaking, fun labelling, and brilliant value. What more do you want? The seriousness of the contents is very obvious though, crafted with partial whole bunch, fermented using wild yeast in small open fermenters after having been foot stomped to allow gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. Basket pressed and put to neutral French and American oak for 10 months before being blended and bottled with no fining. Vibrant purple in colour, this wine has loads of blueberry and black pepper character on the nose followed by juicy blue fruit flavours, black pepper, and freshness. Certainly a great drink on its own, but will also pair well with red meat dishes or tomato-based pasta. Ready to drink now or cellar for up to 10 years. Best Drunk On Days That End In Y.