Shiraz

Mt Pleasant Philip Shiraz is a complex wine that has been handcrafted from blending small parcels of intensely flavoured Hunter Valley fruit.

Vibrant and lengthy best describe the palate of Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz. An array of berry flavours greet you with the first sip, followed by jelly and corned beef flavours sprinkled with a dash of menthol. A Coonawarra that exudes acidity offset by French oak. Peak drinking 2020 to 2032.

Medium-bodied – well-proportioned, yet not big. Layered. Appetising, juicy ... laced with cracked black pepper, red spices (Hungarian paprika) and caraway. A skerrick of (cherrywood) oak and brick-dust tannins – verging on chalky Fruits evident, yet the savouries beckon greater attention (glazed meats, green olive, capers). Yet another manifestation of the flavours and structure of cooler-climate French oak-matured shiraz ... channelled via a Penfolds winemaking lens. Peak drinking: 2021 - 2034

Discover 2016 Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz 750ml. Upon opening the bottle, telltale juniper aromas waft out with undertones of earthy grittiness. The key ingredient on the palate is riberry which is balanced by oak and subtle sweetness. The finish is crisp with nuanced acidity. Medium deep crimson. Intense mulberry, cassis, blackberry aromas with underlying savoury ginger oak complexity and hints of sage and cloves. Well concentrated wine with dark plum, mulberry, blackberry fruits, slinky dry tannins, attractive mid-palate richness and ginger, mocha oak notes and some meaty complexity. Finishes chocolaty firm with bitter sweet chinotto notes. Andrew Caillard: 94 Points

"A boysenberry/mulberry slurry, almost a coulis, with a smidgeon of cola/creamy soda flavours. Prominent tannins augment and propel an impression of a svelte film of raspberry seeds/pips, to heighten textural appeal. Supportive oak adds weight – contributing structurally yet hesitating to add to the flavour-pool. An ironstone/ferrous (haemoglobin) impression noted on back-palate. Peak drinking: 2023-2035"

Brimming with red in colour and fragrance, Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz is a complex balance of black fruits, dried porcini mushrooms, a hint of tobacco and tamarind blended with the classic Shiraz. Grainy tannins make way for a bittersweet finish that lingers with every sip. Peak drinking now to 2030.

From South Australia's premium vineyards, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a well balanced wine with plenty of flavour that is also great value for money. It's suitable for short term cellaring or open it straight away for immediate enjoyment.

Viscous and lush. An immediate supple fleshiness, liveliness. At release, during this primary fruit stage – berried ice-cream and black forest cake fruits unfold – redcurrant and blackberry. Powdery tannins – silky and glossy – offer textbook velvet/cashmere texture. So smooth! Dense, verging on unctuous, without any reliance or concession to alcohol or oak. Wonderful length, depth, balance. Peak drinking: 2022 - 2049

With unmistakable St Henri silkiness, 2015 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 750ml is both complex and youthful. Discover new aromas with each swirl including wafts of roasted meat, liquorice, traditional St Henri dark chocolate and biscotti. Palate consists of prominent forrest fruits and friendly tannins.. Medium deep colour. Expressive inky dark cherry, dark plum, blackberry aromas with roasted walnut notes. Beautifully modulated wine with a core of dark plum, mulberry, blackberry fruits, fine plentiful slinky tannins and roasted walnut herb garden notes. Finishes graphite firm with superb length and inky complexity. Lovely density, volume and texture. Has the power and structure for long term aging. The sum may well prove to be greater than the parts, so wait a while. Andrew Caillard MW 93+ Points

St Henri Shiraz is wrapped in a captivating aroma of black and cherry fruits with a hint of star anise and spices. Balanced and deliciously fresh, a liquor that exudes sophistication and well-suited for dinner parties or a quiet evening at home. Peak drinking 2022 to 2055.

There's plenty going on with this Mitchell Peppertree Shiraz. A combination of spiciness and savoury notes make this one a winner and hints of blackberry and chocolate round things off beautifully. A versatile Shiraz you can enjoy on its own or with food.

Rich dark red in colour with a dark purple rim, the nose shows rich concentrated red and blue fruits, dark chocolate and rich mocha notes with hints of spice and cedary oak.

Born on a high altitude vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, Petaluma's Yellow Label Shiraz is the highlight of this region. Blackcurrant fruits, a touch of pepper and liquorice flavours combine to make this memorable red. A great addition to your cellar.

From the Barossa Valley, a region famous for quality red wines, comes the Peter Lehmann's Shiraz. A full-bodied red which is brimming with rich fruit flavours that goes perfectly with Italian food or a cheese platter.

Peter Lehmann's Stonewell Shiraz is definitely worth looking into if you're a fan of dynamic reds with bags of flavour. A bold palate with a complex profile ensures you'll find something new to savour with each bottle.

Pikes Eastside Shiraz showcases the best produce of the Clare Valley region. Expect dark berry flavours, infused with sweet oak undertones. A long and incredibly satisfying finish means you'll be savouring this one long after your last drop.