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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The Drover Shiraz (750mL) -25%
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Aroma & Palate Hints of plum & blackcurrants Type Shiraz Style Bold, rich, & fruit-forward Our Notes Embark on a tantalizing journey through the lush vineyards of Australia with The Drover Shiraz. Named after the brave and adventurous drovers who traversed the Australian outback with their cattle, this wine is a true reflection of the spirit of the land. Crafted from carefully selected Shiraz grapes, this wine boasts a deep, dark ruby colour with hints of purple. On the nose, it presents an alluring bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, and a subtle touch of spice. The Drover Shiraz...
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Shiraz 750ML -10%
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De Bortoli Sacred Hill Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Harvested when the fruit is showing fresh berry flavours, ripe tannins and structure, then fermented on skins for 7 days at 23-27ºC. A combination of American and French oak used at maturation.
Outback Jack Shiraz (750mL) -20%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Hints of red currant, plum, & mocha Type Shiraz Style Rich & intricate From the Winemaker Journey into the heart of Australia with Outback Jack Shiraz. Named after the iconic Australian bushman, this wine pays homage to the rugged spirit of the outback. Crafted from handpicked Shiraz grapes grown in the sun-soaked vineyards of South Australia, it is a rich, bold red wine that captures the essence of the Australian landscape. This wine boasts a deep, full-bodied character with a luscious hue. Its aromatic nose offers a graceful perfume, while the palate is rich and...
Wine Gang Shiraz 750ML -31%
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Wine Gang Shiraz 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Ruffled Feather Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Ruffled Feather Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz (750mL) -25%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Hints of cherries & spice Type Shiraz Style Bright & smooth From the Winemaker Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz is a bright, fresh shiraz with aromas of red cherry and plum and hints of subtle spice. The palate is smooth, approachable, and well-balanced, showcasing juicy berry fruits, with lingering flavours and a soft, plush finish. About the Winery Wolf Blass was established in the Barossa Valley in 1966 and has grown from a humble tin shed to become one of the world's most successful and awarded wine brands. A recipient of more than 8,000 medals and...
Five Judges Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Five Judges Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jacobs Creek Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle A soft, approachable medium-bodied Shiraz with vibrant fruit flavours.
Lindeman's B50 Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Lindeman's B50 Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle A medium to full-bodied Shiraz with bright fruit and spice characters.
McGuigan Black Label Sparkling Shiraz (750mL) -17%
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Aroma & Palate Blackcurrant, plum, cocoa, fine bead Type Sparkling Shiraz Style Sweet & refreshing From the Winemaker Sparkling Shiraz is a very versatile wine which can be served chilled as a starter or used to match with a wide range of foods for any celebration. Delightful dark berry fruit flavours of blackcurrant and plum highlight this sparkling wine. A touch of spicy oak and chocolate adds extra depth while fine beads deliver a refreshing finish and give the wine excellent length. Shiraz wine from various specially selected vintages was combined to form the ideal base for...
Two Truths Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Two Truths Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Stolen Block Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Stolen Block Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle With upfront sweet fruit and spice, this wine is soft and rich with good length.
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML -10%
Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML
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Johnny Q Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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!
Houghton Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Houghton Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
30 Mile Shiraz 750ML -10%
30 Mile Shiraz 750ML
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30 Mile Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Overexposed Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Overexposed Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
19 Crimes Shiraz (750mL) -33%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Raspberry, dark plum, chocolate Varietal Shiraz Style Plush & plummy From the Winemaker 19 Crimes turned criminals into colonists. Upon conviction, British rogues, guilty of at least one of the 19 Crimes, were sentenced to live in Australia, rather than death. The 19 Crimes Shiraz is full of flavours of raspberries, dark plums, and chocolate. Plush tannins provide a lingering finish. Truly a drink for the good times, with its satisfying palate and rich history.  
Bay Of Stones Shiraz (750mL) -8%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Sweet berry, spicy edge, vanilla/cinnamon oak Varietal Shiraz Style Classic Australian style shiraz    A classic Australian Shiraz style, this Shiraz demonstrates the benefits of careful fruit selection combined with traditional winemaking techniques. Bursting with fruit and stylish oak, this wine may be enjoyed now, although we suggest you put some away in a quiet place for a few years and enjoy the additional complexities which can be achieved by careful cellaring. The palate is rich and flavoursome, showing intense, sweet berry fruit flavours with a spicy...
McGuigan Black Label Shiraz (750mL) -20%
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Aroma & Palate Jammy red fruit, long soft tannin Varietal Shiraz Style Smooth & vibrant From the Winemaker A smooth and vibrant Shiraz exhibiting rich aromas of red berries, chocolate, savoury leather and spicy oak notes. The full-rounded palate displays generous red berry fruit flavours, soft tannins and a long-lasting finish. Pairs well with a range of dishes including tomato-based pasta dishes or rich red meat dishes.
Yalumba Y Shiraz Viognier 750ML -10%
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Yalumba Y Shiraz Viognier 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
K By Kirrihill Shiraz 750ML -10%
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K By Kirrihill Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle
De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz 750ML -10%
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De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Yalumba Y Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Yalumba Y Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Devils Lair 5Th Leg Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Devils Lair 5Th Leg Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Rockridge Estate Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Rockridge Estate Shiraz 750ML ABV :15.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jimmy Grampians Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jimmy Grampians Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Samuel Wynn Shiraz 750ML  750ML -10%
Samuel Wynn Shiraz 750ML 750ML
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Samuel Wynn Shiraz 750ML 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle
St Augustus Shiraz 750ML -10%
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St Augustus Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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Aroma & Palate Hints of blackberry, plum, & dark chocolate. Type Shiraz Style Rich & intense From the Winemaker Berton Metal Label The Black Shiraz is an intense, rich, and full-bodied wine with a distinct flavour profile that sets it apart. The nose is captivating, with a burst of blackberry and plum aromas complemented by hints of dark chocolate. On the palate, it's a symphony of ripe fruit flavours, balanced by a velvety texture and well-integrated tannins. ABV (%): 14.0 Size:  750mL Country: Australia
McGuigan Single Batch Project Shiraz (750mL) -13%
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Aroma & Palate Fruit-driven, spicy with vanilla oak Varietal Shiraz Style Big & bold From The Winemaker Our most recent range of contemporary wines sourced from South Australian vineyards. The perfect accompaniment to any meal, these wines are handcrafted, made in single batches, ensuring that the last bottle opened always tastes as good as the first. Every vintage, each wine parcel is allocated a batch code, separated from other batches and treated independently to ensure cleanliness and purity of winemaking. With Mother Nature ensuring each year offers new possibilities and hope of...
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz (750mL) -13%
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Aroma & Palate Red berry fruit, dark chocolate, silky tannin Varietal Shiraz Style Sumptuously savoury Winemakers Comments This is a full-bodied wine with vibrant, spicy fruit characters and a long, satisfying finish. Every sip helps support Project Seahorse.   Whilst digging their first vineyard dam, the Taylor family discovered fossilised seahorses, a remnant of an ancient inland sea. Today, Taylors Wines are proud partners of Project Seahorse. With every sip, you are supporting Project Seahorse on its mission to save...
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Aroma & Palate Hints of dark berries, violets, & black pepper Type Syrah Style Classic & savory Our Notes La Belle Angele Syrah is a premium red wine that is deeply rooted in the rich and ancient winemaking traditions. Crafted from carefully selected Syrah grapes, this elegant wine offers a harmonious blend of power and finesse. It boasts an intense and complex aroma with notes of dark berries, violets, and hints of black pepper. From the Winemaker La Belle Angèle was a famous character of the early 20th century. Known for her beauty and joie de vivre ("joy of living"), she was the...
Mitchelton The Bend Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Mitchelton The Bend Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.4% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Farm Hand Organic Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Farm Hand Organic Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
19 Crimes Shiraz 750ML -10%
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19 Crimes Shiraz 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML -10%
Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML
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Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz (750mL) -21%
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Aroma & Palate Red plum, fine tannin, supple acid Varietal Shiraz Style Plump & plush From The Winemaker Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is as impressive as its rich red colour. Flavourful and balanced, perfect on its own or with a hearty dish. Where the art of winemaking and the Penfolds journey begins, Koonunga Hill is the gateway into our collection of wines. Named after one of our Barossa Valley vineyards, the Koonunga Hill range offers richness, balance and lasting quality. A multiregional blend of Shiraz from across South Australia’s premium wine growing regions....
Leogate Estate Lion's Pride Shiraz (750mL)
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Raspberry, black pepper, soft tannin and chocolatey oak Varietal Shiraz Style Rich & refined Our Notes Plenty of red fruit and pepper in this Aussie Shiraz, in the subtler softer New South Welsh style.  From the Winemaker A Lion's family is referred to technically as his "Pride", and generally comprises several females, numerous cubs, and sometimes other males. The Leogate Estate Lion, being the ancient symbol of the Lion Rampant, has an extensive pride, symbolically represented by its three vineyards and a wide array of wine grape varietals as well...
Hardy's Tintara Geo Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Hardy's Tintara Geo Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Cool Woods Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Cool Woods Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Rymill Yearling Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Rymill Yearling Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Squealing Pig Silky Shiraz (750mL) -32%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Juicy blue fruit, briary, velvety tannin Varietal Shiraz Style Rich & jammy From The Winemaker This little pig is a simply delicious Shiraz, that’s full of taste, not talk. With tasty blueberries and plums, and hints of raspberry on the snout, this silky Squealing Pig Shiraz is a super smooth, easy drink, that doesn’t need fancy wine jumbo - the taste speaks for itself.
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Aroma & Palate Black fruits, spice aromas, mulberry & herbs, firm tannin Varietal Shiraz Style Lush & lithe From The Winemaker Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz boasts a dark fruit-driven palate framed with gentle tannins and soft acidity. A medium bodied wine with a lingering finish that will age gracefully. Wynns Coonawarra Estate is internationally celebrated for producing wines of consistent quality and depth of flavour and Coonawarra is considered one of Australia's best wine regions due to its regionally-specific terra rossa soil and gentle climate....
Block 68 Heathcote Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Block 68 Heathcote Shiraz 750ML ABV :15.4% Quantity : 1 Bottle