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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Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Glaetzer Bishop 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
Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750ML -10%
Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750ML
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Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Hardy's Tintara Geo Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Hardy's Tintara Geo Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Hardy's Tintara Mclaren Vale Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Hardy's Tintara Mclaren Vale Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Heathcote Cravens Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Heathcote Cravens Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Heathcote Estate Shiraz 750ML -10%
Heathcote Estate Shiraz 750ML
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Heathcote Estate Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Heathcote Mail Coach Shiraz 2021 750ML -10%
Heathcote Mail Coach Shiraz 2021 750ML
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Heathcote Mail Coach Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Houghton Crofters Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Houghton Crofters Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Western Australia’s best kept secret, Frankland River, delivers another delicious Shiraz that showcases the distinctive red fruit and spice characters.
Houghton Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Houghton Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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
Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Howard Vineyard Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Howard Vineyard Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Jacob's Creek Biodynamic Shiraz (750mL) -8%
Jacob's Creek Biodynamic Shiraz (750mL)
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Blueberry, liquorice, vanilla & cinnamon Varietal Shiraz Style Biodynamic Winemakers Comments A complex Shiraz with great cellaring potential that is a perfect showcase of premium fruit and modern biodynamic winemaking. A heady mix of blueberry, and liquorice with vanilla, cinnamon and cedar notes. Soft dark berry and plum flavours are complemented by star anise, oak complexity and supple tannins.
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz (750mL) -8%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Cedar, blackberry & ripe plum Varietal Shiraz Style Full & ripe From The Winery: The full, generous flavours of classic Barossa Shiraz are enhanced by careful use of aged Scotch whisky barrels for finishing. The intense nose offers cedar, vanilla bean and buttered toast with notes of pecan nut and roast cashew. An attractive, savoury palate of blackberry and ripe plum with integrated charry notes and a lovely soft finish.  Enjoy with a pan-seared scotch fillet of beef wrapped in smoky bacon.
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 750mL (Case of 6) -10%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Cedar, blackberry & ripe plum Varietal Shiraz Style Full & ripe From The Winery: The full, generous flavours of classic Barossa Shiraz are enhanced by careful use of aged Scotch whisky barrels for finishing. The intense nose offers cedar, vanilla bean and buttered toast with notes of pecan nut and roast cashew. An attractive, savoury palate of blackberry and ripe plum with integrated charry notes and a lovely soft finish.  Enjoy with a pan-seared scotch fillet of beef wrapped in smoky bacon.
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Aroma & Palate Savoury, with ripe black fruit, smoke and oak Varietal Shiraz Style Full & complex   Jacob's Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Shiraz is a full-bodied wine of great structure, balance and complexity that showcases premium fruit from one of Australia’s most respected Shiraz regions. Find an aroma of b lackberry and plum underpinned by pepper and ground spice, with cedar and vanilla notes. Full bodied yet soft, the palate shows ripe black fruits layered with stylish oak, supported by silky textured fruit tannins and balanced acidity, concluding with a long, savoury...
Jacobs Creek Barossa Signature Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Barossa Signature Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle A premium Shiraz which captures the true essence of the Barossa with its bold flavours, ripe tannins and satisfying long finish.
Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.7% 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
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.
Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jam Shed Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Jim Barry Lodge Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jim Barry Lodge Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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
Jim Barry The Mc Rae Wood Shiraz 750ML -10%
Jim Barry The Mc Rae Wood Shiraz 750ML
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Jim Barry The Mc Rae Wood Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Jimmy Grampians Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Jimmy Grampians Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% 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
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Weight: 6.000 kg
Just a Glass Heathcote Shiraz will warm your heart with its velvety earthy complexity and deep blueberry aromas. As a medium bodied wine it is a delight to unfold on your palate with hints of raspberry and elements of fresh chalky cocoa-like tannin finishing with a subtle toasty oak. PAIR ME: Just a Glass Heathcote Shiraz is perfectly paired with the rich textures and earthy flavours of grilled eggplant, mushroom risotto, and hearty tomato-based pasta. It will also have your tastebuds dancing with decadent desserts due to its chocolate aromas, such as dark chocolate tarts, and rich self-sauce puddings.   12 x 200ml...
K By Kirrihill Shiraz 750ML -10%
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K By Kirrihill Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 750ML
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Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 750ML
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Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 750ML ABV :15% 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
Kangarilla Road Devils Whiskers Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Kangarilla Road Devils Whiskers Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Kangarilla Road Scarce Earth Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kangarilla Road Scarce Earth Shiraz 750ML
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Kangarilla Road Scarce Earth Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Katnook Prodigy Shiraz 2015 750ML -10%
Katnook Prodigy Shiraz 2015 750ML
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Katnook Prodigy Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 750ML
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Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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
Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 750ML -10%
Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 750ML
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Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 1.600 kg
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...
Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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...
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.
Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Little Yering Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Little Yering Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Lock & Key Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Lock & Key Shiraz 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Longhop Shiraz 750ML -10%
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Longhop Shiraz 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 9.000 kg
The Shiraz grapes from the Central Ranges were grown biodynamically and picked in early March. After a ten-day ferment the wine was basket pressed into a mix of French and American oak hogshead barrels. Full-bodied savoury spice with dark fruit flavours and a hint of vanilla on the palate.
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Minimum quantity for "Macquariedale 2021 Shiraz Central Ranges Organic" is 6.

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