Shiraz
Shiraz is a red grape variety. It is the most widely planted variety in Australia and helped put it on the wine map. It is an adaptable grape that has distinctly regional characteristics from elegant, peppery cool climate styles to sweet and chocolatey (McLaren Vale), muscular, and ripe-fruited (Barossa), to savoury and rich (Hunter Valley). Shiraz was one of the first vine varieties to arrive in Australia in 1832 and is grown in most regions. However, its home is in the Barossa Valley where old vines date back to the 1860s.
The classic, truly Australian blend is Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also blended with Grenache and Mourvedre (GSM) in warmer climates. In recent years it is increasingly being blended with Viognier to create the Shiraz/Viognier blend.
Shiraz's home is in the Northern Rhône's, Hermitage, Cote Rôtie and Cornas, in France. It is now also grown extensively in the Southern Rhône where it is blended with Grenache and Mourvèdre to produce the great red wines of Châteauneuf du Pape and Gigondas amongst others.
The classic, truly Australian blend is Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also blended with Grenache and Mourvedre (GSM) in warmer climates. In recent years it is increasingly being blended with Viognier to create the Shiraz/Viognier blend.
Shiraz's home is in the Northern Rhône's, Hermitage, Cote Rôtie and Cornas, in France. It is now also grown extensively in the Southern Rhône where it is blended with Grenache and Mourvèdre to produce the great red wines of Châteauneuf du Pape and Gigondas amongst others.
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Gimblett Gravels encompasses a centuries old dry river bed in Hawkes Bay that is believed to be the first in the New World where the ultimate boundary is defined by a distinct soil type. The vines are planted in the ... Learn MoreCRAGGY RANGE 'LE SOL' SYRAH 2015$114.99 Per itemOut of stock -
100% Syrah sourced from 30 year old vines. ... Learn MoreGUIGAL HERMITAGE 2009$114.99 Per itemOut of stock -
In the words of Torbreck, The Factor is Torbreck's "homage to the great old Shiraz vines of the Barossa Valley and the growers who painstakingly tend and nurture them each year." The Factor is predominantly from the Gomersal and Marananga ... Learn MoreTORBRECK 'THE FACTOR' SHIRAZ 2017$119.99 Per item -
In the words of Torbreck, The Factor is Torbreck's "homage to the great old Shiraz vines of the Barossa Valley and the growers who painstakingly tend and nurture them each year." The Factor is predominantly from the Gomersal and Marananga ... Learn MoreTORBRECK 'THE FACTOR' SHIRAZ 2016$119.99 Per item -
"The scourge of phylloxera laid waste to the vineyards of Europe, great and humble, in the mid 19th century and was an unmitigated disaster for France. But it has never affected the vineyards of South Australia, and we have been ... Learn MoreMAVERICK TRIAL HILL EDEN VALLEY OLD VINE SHIRAZ 2017$120.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The Loechel shows generous dark ripe fruits of blackberry, cherry liqueur and cassis which is supported by dark chocolate and mocha tones and subtle herbs and spice. The palate reveals pronounced dark fruits, underscored by smoky, savoury and meaty notes: ... Learn MorePOWELL & SON LOECHEL EDEN SHIRAZ 2017$124.99 Per item -
Year after year Two Hands wins multiple awards for their gutsy, big Barossan style of wine. This is sourced from the cooler eastern section right near the Eden Valley, which brings more blue fruit aromas and thick, chocolatey tannins. ... Learn MoreTWO HANDS 'YACCA BLOCK' BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2017$129.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard high in the Eden Valley. Deep, heady aromas resonating black cherries, plums, rose, tar and cocoa. A persistent, perfectly balanced palate that flaunts spice, savouriness, dark fruits and fine ... Learn MorePOWELL & SON 'LOECHEL' EDEN VALLEY SHIRAZ 2016$129.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This truly excellent example of Barossa shiraz comes from vines planted in 1894 and from one of the great wineries of the region. Deeply complex, with dark fruits and a decent splash of well-weighted oak. Blackberry and licorice, spices and dark ... Learn MoreELDERTON COMMAND SHIRAZ 2016$130.00 Per item -
Intense wine - amazing concentration yet still fresh. Blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, mulberries raspberries, it's pretty dark in there. It also hides some flecks of slate and iron stone. Profound depths of the blackberry, liqueur-soaked plum, licorice, bitter chocolate and spice ... Learn MoreKAESLER 'ALTE REBEN' SHIRAZ 2016$134.99 Per item -
100% Shiraz sourced from Kaesler estate vines planted in 1899! Blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, mulberries raspberries, it's pretty dark in there. It also hides some flecks of slate and iron stone. Profound depths of the blackberry, liqueur-soaked plum, licorice, bitter chocolate and spice ... Learn MoreKAESLER 'ALTE REBEN' SHIRAZ 2013$134.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A very steep, terraced vineyard which lies on the border of the famous “Cote-Blonde”. The 70 years old vines produce tiny yields, which is a guarantee of an exceptional quality product. Beguiling aromatics of baked rosemary, tapenade and cassis. This is ... Learn MoreCHAPOUTIER COTE-ROTIE 'LA MODOREE' 2014$144.00 Per item -
The fruit for our Gregor Shiraz is sourced from Shiraz vines planted in 1988 on our home block high in the Barossa Ranges. The soils up here are rocky, yellow podzolic matter over clays and we utilise double wire trellising in ... Learn MoreHOBBS SHIRAZ 'GREGOR' 2017$149.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, ... Learn MoreGUIGAL COTE ROTIE 'BRUNE ET BLONDE' 2015$150.00 Per itemOut of stock -
"I loved the 2015 Hermitage, and like a lot of wines in the vintage, it might be one of those “best to date.” Young, unevolved and undeniably backward, it offers lots of minerality as well as black and blue fruits, ripe ... Learn MoreGUIGAL HERMITAGE 2015$150.00 Per itemOut of stock -
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This pack contains a bottle of 3 different wines to be opened during an online tasting held on the 11th of June 2020. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we ... Learn More
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"Great vintage, great wine." 97 points, James Halliday. The name Ironheart speaks to the reddish ironstone gravel soil and represents the most eloquent expression of Shiraz from Yangarra's unique estate. This wine aspires to be a powerhouse, yet showcasing perfume and ... Learn MoreYANGARRA IRONHEART SHIRAZ MAGNUM 2015$199.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Its dark, meaty and chocolate like bouquet of currants, plums and berries is lifted by sweet, perfumed oak. Its rich, inky palate of meaty dark fruit, mint and menthol is underpinned by chunky, drying tannins. ... Learn MoreROCKFORD BASKET PRESS SHIRAZ 2013$199.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Average age of vines: 20 to 80 years old. 30 months in 100% new oak barrels ... Learn MoreGUIGAL ST JOSEPH 'VIGNES DE L'HOSPICE' 2015$200.00 Per itemOut of stock -
From 100+ year old vines - planted in 1912, completely farmed organically/biodynamically. This vintage has incredibly fragrant aromas of ripe plum, blue and black berry fruits, spice, sage and fresh bay leaf with notes of tar and cedar. Rich, complex, concentrated ... Learn MoreHENSCHKE 'MT EDELSTONE' SHIRAZ 2013$219.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Fruit was hand picked and sourced from Shiraz planted in 1893. Silky, delicate and well balanced, the Old Bastard Shiraz ages beautifully, it has decades to give. Fresh and fruit driven with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Some cherry notes on the ... Learn MoreKAESLER 'OLD BASTARD' SHIRAZ 2013$220.00 Per item -
Kaesler Old Bastard is one of Australia’s most highly regarded Shiraz wines, is consistently rated as one of the Barossa’s benchmark Shiraz wines and is highly sought after by wine collectors around the world. Fruit was hand picked ... Learn MoreKAESLER 'OLD BASTARD' SHIRAZ 2016$229.99 Per item -
Sourced from 6 premium vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, this new release wine from Powell & Son displays pure class in a very Rhone-esque style. Beautiful complexity in both aromatics and palate are the sign of a truly fantastic wine, ... Learn MorePOWELL & SON 'CHATTERTON’S' SHIRAZ 2017$274.99 Per item -
98.5% Shiraz, 1.5% Viognier. Aromas of black raspberries, crème de cassis and smoke. Full bodied with great intensity, amazing freshness and extraordinary concentration, the multi-layered palate displays excellent fruit purity. ... Learn MoreTORBRECK 'RUN RIG' SHIRAZ 2014$279.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The RunRig is truly an icon wine of the Barossa. The last 13 releases of this wine have averaged a Parker score of 98.5/100. Shiraz from old dry grown Barossa vineyards is blended with Viognier, complementing the strengths and complexities of these ... Learn MoreTORBRECK 'RUN RIG' SHIRAZ 2015$299.00 Per itemOut of stock -
This wine is produced with grapes coming from Le Méal hillside (150-200 metres altitude). It takes its name from the old French word meaning “the best”. With soaring perfume of blackberry, spice and violet this feels the most exotic ... Learn MoreCHAPOUTIER ERMITAGE "LE MEAL" 2014$339.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Being a benchmark in Australian Shiraz the Mount Edelstone wines do not disappoint. The beautiful and historical name Mount Edelstone is a translation from the German Edelstein meaning gemstone. With its luscious bouquet, spicy and dark fruit flavours and silky ... Learn MoreHENSCHKE 'MOUNT EDELSTONE' SHIRAZ 1992$399.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Exquisite typical Shiraz aromas on the nose, and smooth and warming on the entry with a vivacious finish of red cherries and plum. Extremely limited production. ... Learn MoreMASTERS SERIES "FRED CRESS" SHIRAZ 2006 6 LTR IMPERIAL$400.00 Per item -
Legal academic, property dealer and vigneron, René Rostaing crafts some of the finest Côte Rôties on the market today. He has owned 2 hectares in the Côte Blonde and La Landone since the 1970s but fortune has blessed ... Learn MoreDOMAINE RENE ROSTAING COTE ROTIE LA LANDONNE 2016$450.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Perfumed aromas of dark berries, mocha and spice. Rich, dense and creamy with spicy, cedary French oak. Long finish with waves of flavour. Tannins are powerful but already integrating nicely. Very drinkable now but could cellar for 10-15 years easily. ... Learn More -
Heady aromas of intense, rich dark fruits such as satsuma plum, blackberry and mulberry fill the bouquet with dark chocolate, spices and savoury notes combining added complexities. The palate possesses a rich concentration, with flavours of liquorice, ripe blackberries, dark ... Learn MoreTORBRECK 'THE LAIRD' SHIRAZ 2015$750.00 Per item -
The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia, and Australia's most collectable wine. Crafted utilising fully-ripe, ... Learn MorePENFOLDS GRANGE 2014$750.00 Per item -
The Steinert Shiraz is the epitome of the beauty and grace of the Eden Valley. It's perfume is beautifully complex, displaying dried herbs and spices, lifted florals, dark cherries, red currants, charcuterie meats and smoked wood. The palate is supple ... Learn MorePOWELL & SON 'STEINERT' FLAXMAN'S VALLEY SHIRAZ 2017$759.99 Per item -
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'The 2011 Cote Rotie la Turque is about as seamless and sexy as wine gets, and this cuvee continues to put on weight and richness with every passing year. Offering a monstrous nose of Asian spices, kirsch liqueur, blackcurrants, pepper and ... Learn MoreGUIGAL 'LA TURQUE' 2011$800.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary of the illustrious plots of the Maison Guigal. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of ... Learn MoreGUIGAL 'LA TURQUE' 2015$950.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary of the illustrious plots of the Maison Guigal. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of ... Learn MoreGUIGAL 'LA MOULINE' 2015$950.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The treasures are born in the very heart of the most legendary of the illustrious plots of the Maison Guigal. These precious bottles are as coveted as they are rare and have benefited from extreme care at every stage of ... Learn MoreGUIGAL 'LA LANDONNE' 2015$950.00 Per itemOut of stock
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