Windowrie The Mill Central Ranges Shiraz 2021
Posted: April 14, 2022
Black fruit aromas and generous plum driven flavours with balancing tannins.
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Pig In The House Organic Cowra Shiraz 2020
Posted: April 14, 2022
Raspberry jelly-like bouquet with floral notes and mouth-filling confectionery berry and raspberry flavours.
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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Shiraz 2020
Posted: April 14, 2022
Aromas of blackcurrants with a eucalypt-like lift with similar characters echoed on the medium bodied palate.
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Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Bright tarry varietal fruit with savoury/meaty complexity, some spiciness and mouth coating tannins.
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Zerella Wines Workhorse McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Plums and chocolate on the nose and a sweet dark fruit palate with firm oak and grippy tannins.
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Glandore Wines Regional Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
“A classy wine,” with high-toned oak sitting on top of stewed plum fruit characters.
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Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 3, 2021
Still fresh and inviting with fig and tobacco leaf-like aromas and plenty of fleshy fruit flavours and subtle oak.
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Coppabella Procella Hilltops Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Subtle red berry fruit with some licorice and balancing acid and tannins.
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Sutherland Wine Heathcote Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Pronounced musky cassis fruit with firm grainy tannins carrying the fruit.
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Manser Block 4 Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Some obvious oak here but has the weight of dense brambly fruit to balance it.
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Manser Dad’s Block Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Mature chocolaty shiraz with leathery notes and sweet upfront spicy rhubarb fruit.
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Paisley Mixed By DJ Deadly Boombox Barossa Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
“A warm and fuzzy shiraz,” with raisined fruit, caramel oak and fine tannins.
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Ekhidna She Viper McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
A complex wine – all plums, olive tapenade and smoked meats layered with oak and tannins.
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Farm To Table Central Victoria Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Licorice/chocolaty nose with warm medium bodied plum/oak palate.
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Bec Hardy Wines Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Dark lifted stewed plum fruit with savoury/meaty elements and a warm spicy finish.
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Bec Hardy Wines Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A rich, full bodied, warming wine full of sweet plum/raspberry fruit characters.
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Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A balanced complexity of blackcurrant fruit, savoury notes, oak and age.
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Z Wine [HEDLEY] Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Warm, ripe chocolaty shiraz with spicy rhubarb bouquet and great persistence of dense dark fruit flavours.
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Z Wine [PLOWMAN] Dry Grown Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A complexity of lifted stewed black fruit and roasted nuts with meaty elements. More cellaring potential.
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Windowrie Wine Co. The Mill Central Ranges Shiraz 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Raspberry jelly-like bouquet with juicy and spicy red fruit flavours. Drink now.
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Windowrie Wine Co. Pig In The House Organic Cowra Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Pretty blueberry fragrances and some musky characters on the smooth palate.
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Seville Estate Dr McMahon Yarra Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Plum-like varietal fruit with musky nuances, smoked meat traces and fine tannins.
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Watkins Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Fresh peppery plum nose and sweet plum flavours with a dash of pepper. Drink now.
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Paulmara Estates Marananga Barossa Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Deep inky purple wine with an explosion of fresh black fruits laced with spices and showing a meaty edge.
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Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Minty cool fruit fragrances and nice line of juicy sweet plum/vanilla oak flavours.
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Five Geese McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 3, 2021
A warm ripe fruit driven style supported by dusty oak. “Has plenty of personality!”
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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lovely nose – smells like blackcurrant pastilles. The warming palate has a very attractive peppery plum and licorice flavour profile. “Tastes better with each mouthful!”
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Schwarz Wine Company Nitschke Block Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A solid, warm and friendly shiraz that is all fruit cake and licorice.
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Schwarz Wine Company Meta Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A nice juicy fruit shiraz with musky nuances, savoury hints and fine oak.
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Schwarz Wine Company The Grower Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A Joven style with a lovely mix of fragrant blue fruits, olives and meaty elements.
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Kirrihill Wines Partner Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with a slight savoury lift. Long, generous and full flavoured palate with lovely, sweet shiraz fruit and some great stalkiness. “Lots to give!”
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Kirrihill Wines Regional Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A lovely young and vibrant style of shiraz offering an abundance of peppery purple fruit, subtle spicy oak and “polished” tannins.
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Reillys Old Vine Stolen Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 3, 2021
A developing softening wine; everything in balance. Nice powdery tannins and some alcohol warmth.
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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lifted oak on the nose and palate with pretty blackberry fruit sitting underneath.
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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 3, 2021
“Wow! What a cracker – a perfect classic Clare,” said one judge. Lovely oak esters to the blue fruit nose and a delightful elegance of spicy shiraz fruit flavours on the palate.
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Byrne Reserve Clare Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Spicy oak dominant style with a medicinal character; has power, vibrancy and length.
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Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Big, lifted oak driven aromas and an oak dominant palate with some sweet fruit pushing through. A consumer favourite.
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Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A deep purple wine that is very herbaceous and earthy with good length and balance. Drinking well right now!
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Sevenhill lnigo Clare Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Complex spicy purple fruit nose with a mineral thread. Great palate weight and structure with good fruit and firm tannins.
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Paulett Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A lighter leaner fruit driven shiraz with a very nice line of tannins.
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Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard McAskill Clare Valley Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lean but complex. “Looks European,” thought one judge. Has a spicy peppery fruit nose and nicely balanced, but not fruit centric, palate. “I like it!”
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Trentham Cellar Reserve Great Western Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
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Eight at The Gate Family Selection Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016
Posted: December 3, 2021
Developing gracefully with good intensity of plum, rhubarb and spicy oak.
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Carmine’s Basket Press Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Raspberry aromas with toasty/musky notes. Light fruit palate filled with rhubarb and red currant flavours.
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Maygars Hill Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A seamless integration of savoury fruit, spicy notes, oak, fine tannins and crisp acidity.
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Mary Street Vintners Archer’s Point Coonawarra Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Nose is a delightful lift of cassis, cherries, roses and eucalypt with a well-balanced tannic palate of blue fruits.
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Grampians Estate Mafeking Grampians Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Savoury briary style of shiraz with good integration of blueberry fruit, spicy oak and soft tannins.
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Hamelin Bay Wines Margaret River Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Aromas of plums, cassis and licorice with finely structured cherry/cassis palate, hints of licorice. Has potential.
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Taltarni Old Vine Pyrenees Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Chocolaty nose with some violets and a bit of lavender and good savoury length to the black fruit palate.
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Schwarz Wine Co Nitschke Block Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Smells like a Cherry Ripe chocolate bar! It is supple and fleshy in the mouth with flavours of sweet spices.
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