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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Yering Station Shiraz Voignier 750ML -10%
Yering Station Shiraz Voignier 750ML
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Yering Station Shiraz Voignier 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Voignier 750ML -10%
Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Voignier 750ML
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Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Voignier 750ML ABV :13.9% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yangarra Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Yangarra Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yalumba Y Shiraz Viognier 750ML -10%
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Yalumba Y Shiraz Viognier 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Yalumba Y Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Yalumba Y Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Yalumba Wyndy's Last Stand Barossa Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Yalumba Wyndy's Last Stand Barossa Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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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....
Wynns Coon Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wynns Coon Shiraz 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle Typically the Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz has aromas of ground black pepper, berry and distinctive floral notes. Delicate oak is used to match and support the fine palate structure, without dominating its distinctive, cool-climate character. A mediumbodied wine with a lingering finish that will age gracefully in the tradition of the original Wynns Hermitage wine.
Wynns Black Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wynns Black Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% 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
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz (750mL) -25%
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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...
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
Wolf Blass Makers' Project Reserve Shiraz (750mL) -19%
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Aroma & Palate Fruit-forward, cherry, cinnamon spice Varietal Shiraz Style Smooth, subtle, spicy & savoury From The Winemaker Makers’ Project is a range that celebrates expertise and innovation in wine. It builds on Wolfgang Blass’s original vision to create wines that taste great – wines people want to drink. Rather than crushing all the grapes, Makers’ Project Shiraz is fermented with a portion of whole berries. This encourages fermentation to take place inside the berry itself, allowing a soft extraction of tannins and a distinctive, fruit driven aroma. A...
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
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
Wine Gang Shiraz 750ML -31%
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Wine Gang Shiraz 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Vasse Felix Shiraz 750ML -10%
Vasse Felix Shiraz 750ML
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Vasse Felix Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Uppercut Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Uppercut Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Two Truths Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Two Truths Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML -10%
Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML
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Trentham Estate Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Torbreck Barossa Valley The Factor Shiraz 2018 750ML -10%
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Torbreck Barossa Valley The Factor Shiraz 2012 750ML ABV :15% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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
Three Dark Horses Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Three Dark Horses Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
The Rule Shiraz 2015 750ML -10%
The Rule Shiraz 2015 750ML
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The Rule Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
The Hero Of Zero Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML -10%
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The Hero Of Zero Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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...
Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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
Teusner Bilmore Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Teusner Bilmore Shiraz 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Teusner 'Big Jim' Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Teusner 'Big Jim' Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Temple Bruer Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Temple Bruer Preservative Free Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors The Pioneer Shiraz 2012 750ML -10%
Taylors The Pioneer Shiraz 2012 750ML
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Taylors The Pioneer Shiraz 2012 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors Taylor Made Shiraz (750mL) -7%
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Aroma & Palate Aromatic, juicy, black fruit, fine tannin Varietal Shiraz Style Long & refined Winemakers Comments This wine displays rich, berry-laden, dark chocolate characters underpinned by a hint of sweet leather.  This is an elegant wine with juicy flavours of red plum, blackberry and then more subtle spice. The palate is refined and elegant with the oak maturation bringing depth and length to the palate. The wine is very well balanced with a fine line of tannin, well integrated oak and the finish is persistent and imminently enjoyable. About the Winery The...
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 2020 (750mL) -5%
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Aroma & Palate Black cherry, plum, ripe berries, & American oak Type Shiraz Style Rich fruit characters From the Winemaker This is a voluptuous wine with great mid-palate expression, layers of flavour and yet great balance. Fresh red berry fruits are cradled across the palate by mocha and vanilla spice flavours from high-quality oak. The barrel fermentation results in a wine that has well-integrated fruit and oak and harmonious, elegant flavours and a long persistent finish.
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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...
Taylors Masterstroke Shiraz (750mL) -10%
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Aroma & Palate Plum, dark cherry fruit, vanilla, & oak Type Shiraz Style Rich & bold From the Winemaker The wine has a mouth-filling lusciousness, densely packed with generous plum and dark cherry fruit flavours along with subtle floral violet characters and a smack of vanilla underlying the opulent oak expression.
Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors Jaraman Shiraz (750mL) -21%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Black fruits, coffee bean and spice Varietal Shiraz Style Luscious, ripe with spice Our Notes We love Taylors wines, especially the Jaraman range, which is a great value wine that pleases everyone. This Shiraz is a blend from the Clare Valley and the McLaren Vale in South Australia making a smooth ripe wine with a bit of spice. Winemakers Comments The luscious elegance of the Clare Valley fruit marries superbly with the slightly peppery fruit from McLaren Vale. At release, the wine has a deep cerise red colour to the centre with a vibrant purple hue to the...
Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir (750mL) -21%
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Aroma & Palate Red fruits with a touch of spice Varietal Pinot Noir Style Elegant, plump and perfumed Our Notes We love Taylors wines, especially the Jaraman range, which is a great value wine that pleases everyone and winners of many awards. This Pinot is packed with flavour and drinking well now. Winemakers Comments An elegant, perfumed expression of the Yarra Valley, this wine is well structured, full of juicy red fruit and violet characters, and superbly balanced with smooth tannins. At release, the wine has a deep rose colour to the centre with a vibrant garnet hue to...
Taylors Hotelier Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors Hotelier Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Taylors Estate Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Taylors Estate Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle A soft and fleshy shiraz boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation.
Taylors Estate Shiraz (750mL) -14%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Red berry fruits, plum, spice, chocolate & oak Type Shiraz Style Rich & smooth From the Winemaker At release, this Shiraz is a dark red colour with ruby red hues. On the nose, the wine displays dark plum, redcurrant and red cherry fruits along with subtle chocolate and a touch of oak-derived spice. The palate is plump & generous with ripe fruit characters of plum, cherry and redcurrant. Mocha coffee and subtle aniseed characters are also present along with vanilla oak to balance the fruit flavours. The wine is medium-bodied with a soft mid-palate & pleasing...
Tar & Roses Heathcote Shirz 750ML -10%
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Tar & Roses Heathcote Shirz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Tahblik Esp Shiraz 2017 750ML -10%
Tahblik Esp Shiraz 2017 750ML
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Tahblik Esp Shiraz 2010 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA