Tuck into an opulent Gold-medal McLaren Vale Shiraz with 93pts and 94pts, brimming with regional richness and complexity from the perfectly-sited vineyards of Dowie Doole, now in the confident and skilled hands of winemaker Chris Thomas. “Sweetly ripe with attractive complexity, the wine shows blackberry, raspberry, toasted spice, and hazelnut aromas on the nose, leading to a flavoursome palate that's succulent and plump. Generous and beautifully rounded with layers of polished tannins, finishing sturdy and lingering. 93pts.” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). Of the previous vintage Ken Gargett WinePilot wrote: “Wines like this leave no question that Shiraz is divinely suited to the McLaren Vale region. This is from the Blewitt Springs and Tatachilla sub-regions…” Campbell Mattinson calls it: "…a warm-hearted Shiraz from McLaren Vale with dark chocolate, asphalt, black licorice and peppercorn characters flowing evenly through the palate… rich and satisfying…" Founders Drew Dowie and Norm Doole, both visionary and passionate about sustainability, have always been nuts about McLaren Vale geology – the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs and the ancient rocks of Tatachilla in particular. They paired up to form DOWIE DOOLE in 1995, and then, in 2015, sold it to their chief winemaker and fellow devotee Chris Thomas, who has worked at many top wineries including Fox Creek and Serafino Wines in McLaren Vale – as well as in Burgundy, France. Norm and Drew own neighbouring estates, one in each locale mentioned above, and both have sold one of their premium vineyards to ‘DD’ in order to boost its overall potential. Norm Doole’s California Road vineyard and Drew Dowie’s Tintookie vineyard at Blewitt Springs.

Dive into a luxurious Langhorne Creek Shiraz from Bleasdale with scores of 94pts and 95pts. "…complex, detailed expression of shiraz, with a richness without heaviness. It’s a whorl of dark and red fruits, spices in the savoury spectrum with some Dutch licorice and nori. Love the tannins – velvety and round…95pts" (Jane Faulkner, The Halliday Wine Companion). "…creamy and smooth—and salty!—with waves of silky tannins leading to a firm chalky grip. Like lolling around in satin sheets (I imagine). 94pts” (Melissa Moore, The Real Review) It's named in honour of founding father Frank Potts who was a 'Powder Monkey' In 1824, aged just nine years' old.It was the nickname for younger boys, employed on British Royal Naval vessels who delivered gunpowder from the magazines to the cannons during battle. “Not only one of the most historic wineries in Australia, with over 170 years of continuous winemaking by the direct descendants of the founding Potts family, but one of the LEADING QUALITY PRODUCERS IN THE LAND.” (The Halliday Wine Companion) It has been an exceptional few years for Bleasdale, after winning two of the Australian wine industry's most coveted trophies, Paul Hotker being awarded the Halliday 'Winemaker of the Year 2018', and then, crowned 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards – Winery of the Year. Naturally, it finds a place, (no.51) in the Halliday Top 100 wineries.

A raft of high scores for this great value Barossa Shiraz from winemaker Jason Schwarz, who set up Schwarz Wine Company in 2001. This is the third release of The Grower Shiraz – a tribute to the many growers of Barossa including his parents whoare grape growers in Barossa’a Bethany. "Lifted scents of red cherry, juicy satsuma plum and blueberry are laced with hints of ginger spice, cola, charcuterie, violets and a whisper of earthy loam. The palate follows on with a subtle mocha thread, spicy, plummy fruits, fine, sandy tannins and a swell of spice and earth on the finish. Great value. 92pts” (Dave Brookes, The Halliday Wine Companion). Ken Gargett, WinePilot calls it: "A cracking Barossa Shiraz which represents excellent value… beautifully aromatic with aromas weaving through notes of ripe black cherries, plums, blackberries, herbs and mulberries. A wine bursting with joy. Delicious drinking. 93pts." For Sam Kim, Wine Orbit it is: "… Beautifully rounded and silky with a lingering, succulent finish. 93pts” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).

Relish a classy Gold-winning, 95pt Shiraz Cab – Great Value too, naturally, from brilliant Bleasdale! “A blend of 51/49% shiraz/cabernet sauvignon estate and grower fruit. Of course it’s showing off its array of fruit flavours at this age: plums, blackberries, cassis and some redcurrants, too. Wafts of menthol and florals move to flavours of pepper, licorice, cedary sweet oak with snips of fresh herbs… plentiful tanins… This is going to last some distance. 95pt. Great Value." (Jane Faulkner, The Hallliday Wine Companion). “Not only one of the most historic wineries in Australia, with over 170 years of continuous winemaking by the direct descendants of the founding Potts family, but one of the LEADING QUALITY PRODUCERS IN THE LAND.” (The Halliday Wine Companion) It has been an exceptional few years for Bleasdale, after winning two of the Australian wine industry's most coveted trophies, Paul Hotker being awarded the Halliday 'Winemaker of the Year 2018', and then, crowned 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards – Winery of the Year. Naturally, it finds a place, (no.51) in the Halliday Top 100 wineries.

A lavish Single Vineyard Shiraz from a “fine Barossa vintage” (WinePilot) with a trio of 95pt scores, from winemaker Jason Schwarz, who set up Schwarz Wine Co in 2001, and whose parents are grape growers in Barossa’a Bethany. As Dave Brookes explains in The Halliday Wine Companion: “Jason Schwarz's parents planted this shiraz in Bethany in 1968… Thickly fruited with opulent blackberry, black cherry and cassis characters with hints of olive tapenade, graphite, tobacco, cedar, amaro herbs, dark chocolate bullets, turned earth and an array of dark spice. Full bodied… fine, powdery tannin and a thick-shouldered swell of black fruits that roll on for some time. 95pts. Great Value” (Dave Brookes, The Halliday Wine Companion). Shanteh Wale, WinePilot calls it:. "A celebration of old vines loving tended in the Eastern Barossa range. This calls for slow cooked meats, ox tail and inky gravy. Drink now or will cellar well for another 6-8 years further. 95pts” while for Sam Kim Wine Orbit it: "…beautifully combines power and elegance…impressively long and satisfying. 95pts."

Relish the 93pt flagship Shiraz from high altitude Eden fruit. As Dave Brookes in The Halliday Wine Companion writes, it boasts: "… aromas of pure red and dark cherry, blackberry and Doris plum fruits with hints of mixed spice, sage, peppercorn, roast meats, licorice, crushed stone, violets, dark chocolate and cold tea. There is a savoury lean on the palate, but that fruit is juicy and pure, showing itself with clarity and detail. Fine-grained tannins, too…" The ‘Walter’ (formerly known as the ‘Patriarch’) has always been Mountadams flagship Shiraz, recognising the Patriarch and founder of Mountadam, David Wynn. The wine is named after Jennis’s father, Walter Small. Traditionally known as the best Shiraz from the Estate the 2022 vintage saw this wine sourced from the oldest plantings on the estate in Block 12 and Block 40, located in High Eden, a sub-region of the Barossa, approximately 550 metres above sea level. Soils are 500 million years old and although it’s an inhospitable place to grow vines, fruit quality is exceptional.

Winner of a top Trophy, Platinum and Gold, the intriguingly named Baron Von Nemesis is a rich and powerful, old-vine Barossa Valley beauty boasting dark chocolate, mulberries, blood plums and plenty of complex layers of spice. Corryton Burge is a new label to our cellars, from sixth-generation Barossa siblings Trent and Amelia Burge. Their excellent 2020 vintage Shiraz shows a “succulent palate ... beautifully rounded and silky” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). The hugely appealing fresh raspberry and redcurrant flavours of Krondorf ‘Into the Vines’ marry with darker fruit and spice to great effect, and won it Double Gold in its debut vintage. Another Golden debutante is the regal RedHeads King of the Barossa. Rich, intense and packaged in an old-school Barossa bottle, it’s sure to win many fans as well.93pt Five-Fifty Shiraz from Mountadam in the chilly heights of the High Eden also boasts Gold, plus lovely blue fruit and peppery acidity. Styles of Barossa Shiraz have broadened over time, and Tscharke are leading the region further into the future with organic wines, like their high scoring Shiraz Shiraz Shiraz that beautifully balances fruit from three separate vineyards in the Barossa sub-regions. It’s fragrant, expressive, juicy and delicious! Get all of these beauties in your glass to see why Barossa Shiraz is so popular. Take a bottle of each of these six and save $76.

We’re still pinching ourselves at this deal, but yes, it’s real: enjoy a dozen of some of the country’s most elite Shiraz at a huge discount of 88% off. Valued between $375-480 a bottle, these reds must be seen to be believed. Enjoy four bottles each of the “gorgeously composed” 97pt Pirramimma ‘The Descendant’ McLaren Vale Shiraz, “supremely finessed” and “immensely complex” 98pt Hewitson Cask 66 Barossa Valley Shiraz, and the “impressive” and “beautifully rounded” 95pt Greenock Estate Museum Reserve Shiraz. Valued at $5220 all up, you save an unbelievable $4620, in what is undoubtedly our biggest ever deal. Hurry, we only have a strictly limited amount of these wines and they’re sure to sell out in an instant.

Shiraz fans you’ve come to the right place. This great mix is not only packed with flavour-packed stars but you’ll also save $116 at a low $15.99 a bottle. Flavour-packed Shiraz stars including our new Trophy-winning exclusive from Zonte’s Footstep, plus Gold winners, high-scorers and bestsellers from Chateau Tanunda, Mitolo The Black Pig. Remind yourself why Aussie Shiraz is loved worldwide!