The Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz is an opulent concentrated and complex style with plenty of spicy fruit and a dash of chocolate. True to the style that Wolf himself made from the very beginning of this now iconic brand, this is very tasty and enjoyable now yet it has the weight and complexity to improve with cellaring.

Medium weight, savoury, spicy with persistent tannins.

Dean Hewitson has built a loyal following for his distinctive, delicious Barossa wines. Ned and Henry's Shiraz is a robust wine that is deftly supported by firm, savoury oak. If you like your Shiraz to be muscular, this is the wine for you.

The smooth richness of Clare Shiraz blended with boldness of McLaren Vale. Try it once and you will be back for more. Big and peppery on the nose with rich luscious fruit it is one of the best from the vintage.

Bannockburn Shiraz is a multi-layered wine showing blackberry, black cherry and spice on the nose which follow through to the palate. Soft tannins and medium length.

Margaret River Shiraz can be just as impressive as Caberent from the region. Dark berries with peppery, earthy complexity are hallmarks of the style. Sandalford product of of the regions best examples here.

First made in 1959, Penfolds Kalimna Shiraz is an icon in the field of warm-climate Shiraz. Always ripe, robust and generously flavoured. The Bin 28 is named after the Kalimna vineyard that was purchased back in 1945 and from which the original fruit was sourced from. Today, the Bin 28 is a great example of the Penfolds dedication to multi-region, multi-vineyard blending. The Barossa Valley will always remain an integral part of the Bin 28 blend providing rich, vibrant primary fruit flavours.

Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz presents an incredibly concentrated dark fruits with coffee beans, warm spice and subtle dark chocolate and oak. The texture on the palate is complex with blueberries, liquorice and a round lengthy finish.

From Barossa Winemaker of the Year 2011 Peter Scholz, the Willows Shiraz is a classic Barossa red. Dense, vibrant colour is a feature of this brooding beauty, along with very ripe, sweet fruit.

Traditional techniques are employed by one of the Grampians hidden gems, Clarnette & Ludvigsen. Open top ferementers and minimal handling are all part of the process that create this soft, approachable yet imminently cellarable Shiraz from the Great Western sub-region. Well known for producing Shiraz of the utmost elegance and structure, this example from Clarnette & Ludvigsen is simply a stand-out.

The No. 6 by Brothers in Arms is a typically rich and generous red from Langhorne Creek. The bouquet is an inviting mixture of spicy raspberry, blackcurrant and anise. The palate is ripe and opulent, and while it is approachable now, it will be at its best with some medium term cellaring.