Australian Shiraz
As diverse as the country that made it
Though Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley of France, Australia is home to the oldest Syrah (called Shiraz here) vines on the planet. Found in Australia’s Barossa Valley, where phylloxera has never threated viticulture, these ancient vines are between 140 to 175 years old!
Having brought fame and merit to the country’s wine scene since the early 1950s, namely via the debut of Penfolds Grange, today Syrah (Shiraz) claims rank as the most widely planted grape in Australia. In fact, the amount of land dedicated to Shiraz in Australia is now almost equivalent to what it is in France. Australian Shiraz has its own personality with flavors and aromas of intense blackberry, fruitcake, menthol, tobacco leaf and umami. Conveniently one can find great Australian Shiraz at a variety of price points but the very best will be dense, gloriously complex and capable of long aging.
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Tait The Ball Buster 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia- RP
- WS
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Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia- JS
- RP
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Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia- JD
- WS
- RP
- JS
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Wakefield Estate Clare Valley Shiraz 2015Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia -
Torbreck The Struie 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia- RP
- TP
- WS
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Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia -
Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia- JH
