Shiraz/Syrah
Shiraz (or Syrah, depending on its mood) is one of the world’s most expressive red grapes, a variety that can shift from peppery elegance to full-throttle richness with nothing more than a change in landscape. In its ancestral home of the Rhône Valley, Syrah speaks in cool, sculpted tones: black pepper, violets, smoked meat, and dark berry fruit, all wrapped in fine, sinewy tannins. Move it to warmer, sunnier ground, most famously Australia, and it transforms into Shiraz: generous, bold, and luxuriously textured, brimming with blackberry compote, plum, chocolate, and warm spice. Few grapes mirror terroir quite so vividly.
What makes Shiraz irresistible is its combination of intensity and charm. It thrives in a spectrum of climates, from the cool elegance of Victoria and the coastal finesse of South Africa to the sun-drenched opulence of Barossa and McLaren Vale. Winemakers can take it down many paths: vibrant and spicy from whole-bunch fermentation, plush and smooth from barrel ageing, or blended with Grenache and Mourvèdre for Rhône-inspired complexity. At its best, Shiraz is both powerful and poised, a wine that fills the glass with confidence, warmth, and unmistakable personality, yet still leaves room for nuance. It’s the grape that hugs you back.
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2009 Shiraz, Flametree
Deep, resolved and quietly powerful, the 2009 Flametree Shiraz is a beautiful example of Margaret River elegance with time on its side. In the glas...
View full details2008 ‘La Ciornia’ Shiraz, La Violetta
The inspiration for La Ciornia comes from Andrew Hoadley time spent working in Barbaresco. Really refined bright, the aromatic nose showing swee...
View full details2008 Shiraz ‘Westgate Vineyard’, The Story
This is a single vineyard wine made (in the winemaker’s words) ‘naturally fermented over 21 days in open French oak puncheons, then hand bucketed a...
View full details2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood
Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz is an icon of the region, it typifies the excellence of the Brokenwood winery. This 2021 is a stunning example ...
View full details2019 Rosehill Shiraz, Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, based in the Hunter Valley, was established in 1921 by the legendary winemaker Maurice O’Shea, from 16.3 hectares of adjoining parc...
View full details2017 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry
This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood...
View full details2009 Peninsula Shiraz, Paringa Estate
Co-fermented with 5% Viognier and aged for 11 months in seasoned French oak barriques. In the glass, it is an opaque dark red black tinged colour w...
View full details2021 'Ode to Lorraine' Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, Elderton
The 2021 ‘Ode to Lorraine’ is a masterful expression of Elderton’s philosophy of excellence through blending – a hidden gem within their premium re...
View full details2022 Shiraz 'Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer', Elderton
Crafted in honour of Elderton co-founder Neil Ashmead, the 2022 Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz is a tribute to the passion and pioneering spirit ...
View full details2020 Syrah, Lismore Estate Vineyards
This wine is an exotic experience which shifts your mind to another place. Cassis, blackberry and cherry on the nose with hints of white pepper, gr...
View full details2019 Saint Joesph Les Royes, Domaine Courbis
Opaque and opulent, this wine shows the characteristics of Syrah from the Northern Rhône, with ripe cassis and rich chocolate undertones. Smooth, ...
View full details2021 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2016 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2018 'Secret de Schistes', Château de l’Ou
An aromatic bouquet of red and blue fruits, enhanced by graphite, crushed stone, pepper and herbal notes of the garrigue. Rich, with an elegant tex...
View full details2015 Crozes Hermitage 'Domaine de Roure', Paul Jaboulet Aine
This is Crozes-Hermitage with serious intent, a wine that feels closer to Hermitage in its depth, purity and gravitas. The 2015 Domaine de Roure op...
View full details2017 Syrah 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
A subtle, precise style of Syrah built on fine tannins that educe harmony and freshness with flavours of black fruits, iodine and ground white pepp...
View full details2020 Moppa Springs Grenache-Mataro-Shiraz, Rockford
A stupendous blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz is elegant and restrained with a subtle note of vanilla and pretty floral notes. The Grenache su...
View full details2015 Syrah 'Las Madres Vineyard', Benevolent Neglect
This gorgeous Syrah shows the synergy between highly skilled winemakers and a genuinely great Syrah vineyard.Floral and expressive on the nose with...
View full details2020 Shiraz 'Mast', Mount Langi Ghiran
Trevor Mast was a legend of the Australian wine scene. Among his many accomplishments, he is most revered as a pioneer of cool climate Shiraz. The ...
View full details2019 Syrah 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
An outstanding Syrah and easily one of South Africas best examples. It is restrained, yet with intent and subtle power, wines from this vineyard ar...
View full details2017 RC Reserve Syrah, Inglenook
Inglenook, one of Napa Valley’s most storied estates, has long been synonymous with world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet it is also home to an inspi...
View full details2016 Estate Shiraz, Paringa Estate
In 2007 James Halliday awarded Paringa the title of ‘Best Winery in Australia’, not a bad effort for former school teacher Lindsay McCall who heads...
View full details2020 Rod and Spur Shiraz-Cabernet, Rockford
This incredible blend of Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon is a uniquely Australian blend that pays homage to the great Aussie wines of yesteryear. ...
View full details2022 Porseleinberg Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Porseleinberg is the result of Marc Kent’s (of Boekenhoutskloof fame) determined search for South Africa’s finest Syrah, a journey that ultimately ...
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