Ripe plum and cherries with hints of spice, especially white pepper & aniseed. Medium bodied with notes of plum, cherry, red berries and liquorice. Maturation in oak adds a layer of richness; dark chocolate and lifted oak combine with fine tannins to create excellent length.

A supple, rounded Shiraz with appealing plummy fruits, a touch of spice and generous tannin, produced from Oatley family vineyards at Mudgee. Wil prove a fine par tner to richer flavoured red meat dishes.

Wine is a bright dense cherry red with a tinge of brick red. The bouquet exhibits lifted spicy ripe fruit and light earthy plummy Shiraz aromas, combined with soft vanillin oak characters. Full bodied, the length of the palate is filled with plummy spicy Shiraz flavours. Fruit characters are balanced by drying oak tannins which contribute both complexity and length to the wine. With a finish that is typical of cold climate Shiraz fruit crisp, clean and elegant.An ideal wine to accompany grilled red meats, curries, lamb, light game dishes or cheese.

A classic Aussie take on northern Rhône Syrah, with spicy herbal notes, this award-winning Shiraz is perfect for drinking now.

This Shiraz from Robert Stein displays savoury fruit and nut characters, with spice and chocolate flavours in the mouth. A multi vineyard blend from 35 year old vines, this Shiraz is great for drinking now or cellar for 8-10 years.

From Orange in NSW, this Shiraz is a good introduction to the qualities of this emerging area. It shows aromas of plum and spices and the palate is all about the fruit with little intrusive oak.

St Huberts, The Stag Shiraz has a youthful and vibrant palate of cherries, warm spice and toasty oak. The finish is refined with velvety tannins and hint of spicy oak. It is bold without being overwhelming, which makes it easier for food matching.

Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert, a legend in Penfolds history. His constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps, growing the brand's status and heritage in the process. Fruit-driven and generous in flavour, this fine red has a contemporary, persistent palate with subtle tannins leading to a soft, oak finish.

Leconfield regularly produce fine full flavoured Shiraz. This release from McLaren Vale shows spicy berry-like varietal character with some minty-chocolately regional hints balanced tannins and well judged oak.