Shiraz

Shiraz is a wine that is made from a grape variety called shiraz, which is why it's often just referred to as "shiraz" in the United States. Shiraz wines are grown in vineyards primarily in Australia, France and Italy, but they're also cultivated in Argentina, Chile and South Africa. Shiraz wines are often used to make blends with other wine varieties like cabernet sauvignon or merlot.

If you're a fan of red wine, then you've probably tried Shiraz at some point. Shiraz is a type of red wine that originates from the Shiraz region of Iran. It's a full-bodied wine with high alcohol content, and it has a fruity taste with hints of pepper. If you're thinking about trying Shiraz for the first time, or if you're looking for some new ideas for pairing it with food, then check out our blog section. We've got everything from beginner's guides to expert tips on how to get the most out of your Shiraz drinking experience.

Shiraz Wine: History, Geographical Regions, and Facts

Shiraz wine is a type of red wine that is produced in the Shiraz grape-growing regions of the world. The history of Shiraz wine can be traced back to the 16th century when the grape was first planted in the city of Shiraz in Iran. Shiraz wine is named after the city of Shiraz, and the grape is also known as Syrah in many parts of the world. The main Shiraz grape-growing regions are Australia, South Africa, France, and California. In Australia, Shiraz wines are often blended with other varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create a more complex flavor profile. South African Shiraz wines tend to be more fruit-forward and full-bodied, while French and Californian examples are often more elegant and finesse-driven. Whether you’re a fan of Old World or New World styles, there’s a Shiraz wine out there for you to enjoy. 

Here are some facts about this popular variety that you may not know: 

  • The origins of the Shiraz grape are unknown, but it is thought to be native to the city of Shiraz in Iran. 
  • The Shiraz grape was first brought to Australia in 1832, where it is still widely planted today.
  • Unlike many other varieties, Shiraz grapes do not produce seeds. 
  • Shiraz wines have the highest alcohol content of any red wine varietal.
Drinking Shiraz Wine: How to Serve and Pair with Food

If you're looking for a versatile wine to serve with food, look no further than Shiraz. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it a great choice for your next dinner party. Here's what you need to know about serving and pairing Shiraz wine. When it comes to serving temperature, Shiraz is best served slightly cooler than room temperature. This means that you should aim for around 15 degrees Celcius. To achieve this, simply pop your bottle of Shiraz in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. 

As far as food pairings go, Shiraz is a great choice for heartier dishes like steak or lamb. But it can also be paired with lighter fare like grilled chicken or fish. If you're looking for a cheese pairing, try a sharp cheddar or Parmesan. And for dessert? Chocolate goes surprisingly well with Shiraz.

Shiraz Wine: Aromas

When it comes to Shiraz wine, there are certain aromas that you can expect. These include things like black pepper, dark fruits, and even a touch of chocolate. If you're looking for a wine that is complex and full-bodied, then Shiraz is a great choice.

The Final Word on Shiraz Wine

Shiraz wine is a delicious and versatile red wine that pairs well with a variety of foods. If you're looking for a new red wine to try, Shiraz is a great option. And, if you need help picking out the perfect bottle, our range of Shiraz wines can assist you.

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Five Geese Jon’s Block Reserve Shiraz 2015 -10%
Soft, rich, flavoursome palate with lovely spice and pepper complexity lingering. Long and intense palate, elegant oak and fine tannins. Colour Very attractive crimson black colour. Dense Aroma Very lifted and perfumed, spicy, almost nutty fruit/ oak complexity. A touch of that peaty character which is so typical of the old vines in Block 9. Palate Soft, rich, flavoursome palate with lovely spice and pepper complexity lingering. Not sweet, more savoury and...
$4950 $5500
Five Geese McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 -10%
Soft and rich berry fruits with fine tannin finish. The Five Geese Shiraz is sourced from the Blewitt Springs vineyard Variety: Shiraz Region: McLaren Vale Vine Age: 5 0 years  Wine making and tasting notes 18 months in predominately French oak hogsheads. 10% new. Kirsch, sweet cherry and a curb of gentle oak tannins, all sync across an effortless cadence. Colour Attractive deep black-red. Aroma lifting black fruit and blue fruit with touch of violet and toast oak...
$2700 $3000
Five Geese Old Vine “The Pippali” Shiraz 2017 -10%
A complex and elegant wine with a savoury array of dark red and blackberries Colour vibrant deep red colour with purple hues Aroma The lifted aroma displays juicy black cherry, plum, and blueberry fruits, with a hint of violets and sweet cinnamon. Palate The long supple and luscious palate is full of plump black fruits with delicious ripe chewy tannins, leading into a silky smooth finish with hints dark chocolate and toasty oak....
$3420 $3800
Peter Lehmann Bond Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Peter Lehmann Bond Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Fox Creek Red Baron Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Fox Creek Red Baron Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA The Red Baron is enjoying continued success at Fox Creek. This suave character has taken control of some of our best Shiraz vineyards in McLaren Vale as the original ‘Red Baron’ took control of the skies. Like the wine, he is rich in character, distinctive and silky smooth and is guaranteed to woo any nearby vixen.
Schild Estate Moorooroo 2012 Shiraz 750ML -10%
Schild Estate Moorooroo 2012 Shiraz 750ML
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Schild Estate Moorooroo 2012 Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mcpherson Shiraz 750ML -10%
Mcpherson Shiraz 750ML
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Mcpherson Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Try this wine with Char-grilled steak or a rich, spicy tomato based pasta dish such as Spaghetti Bolognaise or Lasagne – a perfect match!
Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ML -10%
Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ML
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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.1% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Sons Of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Sons Of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Cool Woods Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Cool Woods Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Organic Hill Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Organic Hill Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Penfolds Rwt Shiraz 750ML -10%
Penfolds Rwt Shiraz 750ML
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Penfolds Rwt Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Annies Lane Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Annies Lane Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Peel Estate Old Vine Shiraz 750ML -10%
Peel Estate Old Vine Shiraz 750ML
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Peel Estate Old Vine Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
30 Mile Shiraz 750ML -10%
30 Mile Shiraz 750ML
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30 Mile Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Torbreck Barossa Valley Gask Shiraz 2019 750ML -10%
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Torbreck Barossa Valley Gask Shiraz 2012 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Atzes Corner A-Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Atzes Corner A-Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA As with all Atze’s wines, this Barossa Shiraz Estate has been made using the traditional artisan approach - destemmed without crushing, delicately moved to the fermenter to keep the grapes intact, hand pumped over and basket pressed to create a pure and expressive Barossa Shiraz Estate wine
Black Jack Major's Line Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Black Jack Major's Line Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Balgownie Bendigo Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Balgownie Bendigo Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Wirra Wirra Rsw Shiraz 750ML -10%
Wirra Wirra Rsw Shiraz 750ML
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Wirra Wirra Rsw Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz 750ML -10%
Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz 750ML
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Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Maxwell Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 750ML -10%
Maxwell Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 750ML
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Maxwell Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
D'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 750ML -10%
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D'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML -10%
Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML
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Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Teusner Joshua Shiraz 2015 750ML -10%
Teusner Joshua Shiraz 2015 750ML
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Teusner Joshua Shiraz 2015 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz 750ML -10%
Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz 750ML
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Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
St Hallett Black Clay Shiraz 750ML -10%
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St Hallett Black Clay Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Barossa Valley Shiraz yields were slightly below average, and all the wines show superb colour and richness with abundant aromas and flavours.
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Penfolds B150 Shiraz 2013 750ML -10%
Penfolds B150 Shiraz 2013 750ML
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Penfolds B150 Shiraz 2013 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 750ML -10%
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St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Houghton Thomas Yule Shiraz 750ML -10%
Houghton Thomas Yule Shiraz 750ML
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Houghton Thomas Yule Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 2016 750ML -10%
Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 2016 750ML
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Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Geoff Merrill Shiraz 750ML -10%
Geoff Merrill Shiraz 750ML
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Geoff Merrill Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Overexposed Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Overexposed Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Two Truths Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Two Truths Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 750ML
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Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Wynn Coon Michael Shiraz 2014 750ML -10%
Wynn Coon Michael Shiraz 2014 750ML
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Wynn Coon Michael Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mollydooker Carnival Love Shiraz 750ML -10%
Mollydooker Carnival Love Shiraz 750ML
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Mollydooker Carnival Love Shiraz 750ML ABV :15.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz 750ML -10%
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De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Heathcote Cravens Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Heathcote Cravens Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 750ML -10%
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 750ML
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Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2018 750ML -10%
Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2018 750ML
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Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2016 750ML -10%
Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2016 750ML
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Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA