McLaren Vale in South Australia, located south not far from Adelaide, is one of Australia's best wine-growing regions. Mark Maxwell holds his own with his small winery and regularly receives international praise for his wines. The Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz makes a wink reference to a legendary piece by the Beatles. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 12-15 months. It impresses in its classic style, with typical spiciness and dark-berry fruit. Wonderful concentration and soft tannins make this generous wine a treat for the palate.