Merlot with a touch of Shiraz to add a darker berry flavour - delicious.
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A delicious Cote Rotie blend á la d'Arenberg style.
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So you want old vines? Well, these are over 100 years! A simply cracking Shiraz.
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 By Jennifer Jordan
When I think of a wine competition, I think of bottles of red wine and bottles of white wine squaring off. Perhaps bottles of Merlot and Riesling arm wrestle or a glass of Shiraz and a glass of White Zinfandel enter a chugging contest. Maybe a West Side Story-like reenactment happens: Pinot Noir [...]

We’ll start this article by asking these two questions: “Why is wine so confusing?” and “Does selecting a wine intimidate you?” If your answer to the second question is yes, then you are not alone!
Most people have been to a liquor store or a restaurant and been absolutely overwhelmed and intimidated by the sheer variety [...]

This is a cool climate Syrah, grown high up in the Sonoma Valley, influenced by the cool marine air blowing in from the Pacific. These growing conditions produce wines more in line with the Northern Rhône style than Aussie Shiraz. Displaying the wild gamey side of Syrah rather than generous, jammy fruit. It will reward [...]

Made by ex-New Zealanders who settled in the Barossa Valley, the Spinifex focus is on producing regional wines from Mediterranean varieties, such as this GSM, made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre. A rich nose of blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit, mingled with smoky white pepper notes and exotic spices. A juicy palate, loaded with dark [...]

The (relatively) cool climate of the Adelaide Hills and the deft touch of cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW produce this decidedly European style of Shiraz. With a complex nose of black pepper, smoke, grilled meats and blackberry the palate has a lush texture, real purity and balance. Like an exotic Hermitage but [...]

A delicious smooth drinking wine from South Eastern Australia with berry and plum fruit flavours intermingled with liquorice and black pepper notes. The finish is rounded off with cedar and spicy oak tannins, making this superb example of Aussie Shiraz the ideal partner to grilled meat dishes or a rich sausage casserole.
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Working to stringent environmental, ethical and quality standards, La Motte wines enjoy success worldwide. Aged in French and American oak for 16 months, this Shiraz shows intense black cherry and blueberry fruit integrated with cigar box, coffee, clove and cinnamon spice. Full bodied with chewy berry fruit and plenty of peppery spice on the palate.
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A deep, crimson red Shiraz from a large estate in the Coastal region of South Africa, specialising in ecologically sustainable farming. Showing rich, plum aromas with touches of white pepper and hints of ginger, this is a rich, powerful wine with plenty of fruit character.
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Wakefield Estate is Australia's leading family-owned winery, and chief winemaker Adam Eggins was recently awarded the Winestate Magazine's prestigious Australian Winemaker of the Year prize. The nose shows classic varietal aromas of stewed plum, blackberry and violets, the palate is smooth and inviting, filled with ground coffee, vanilla and dark chocolate characters mingling with classic [...]

Australian wine is unique. It continues to use the traditions of the past but is able to be extremely innovative. The result is a wine that has full flavour and is easy to drink.

Out of all the wines produced in Australia, Shiraz may be the most famous. It’s the wine that gave Australia the recognition it has today.

Today, many individuals hosts wine tasting parties to celebrate the wonderful beverage that is wine. More people are throwing parties like these to introduce others who haven’t experienced the flavors of good wines. Yet, what if you don’t know how to taste wine? Surely you wouldn’t want to be the laughing stock at the party just because you don’t know how to taste wine properly. So, here are some basics on how to taste wine.

Watch as Gary Vaynerchuk demonstrates the value of decanting wines. Also we explore the wonderful wines of the Barrosa Valley (Australia’s “Napa valley”) with Amon Ra. Crafted by Ben Glatzer, Amon Ra stands among the greatest wines in the world.