Named after the Brown family’s late matriarch, this earthy, mature Victorian shiraz smells of fruitcake and toasty sweet oak. It’s …

Good-natured Barossa shiraz of supple drinkability and balance. Aromas of ripe berries, spice and a lightly toasty vanillin touch are …

The 2012 edition of this hearty Clare Valley shiraz was the top wine in last year’s Cuisine shiraz tasting and …

John Belsham eloquently described this South Australian classic thus: “a quiet nose that opens out and unfolds with lovely layers …

From the historic Saltram winery, this deeply coloured young Barossa shiraz straddles tradition and modernity beautifully. It has floral and …

Margaret River is often thought of as cabernet country, but the region’s delicious, modern shiraz is a winner too. Sandalford’s …

This is a McLaren Vale shiraz of great presence and juicy ripeness. Sumptuous, concentrated plum and spice-accented fruit is lifted …

This is a copybook Australian shiraz to serve with richer pasta dishes, perhaps gnocchi with a roasted tomato sauce. An …

When it comes to the exotic white grape viognier, Yalumba has more experience than any other Australian winery. A small …

A powerful young shiraz from South Australia’s Limestone Coast, this glass-staining wine marries plenty of blackberry-like fruit with a toasty, …

Forgive the tired cliché, but this shiraz “ticks all the boxes”: jammy fruit, a whisper of sulphide complexity, well measured …

A legendary example of Australian wineries’ ability to over-deliver, this bold, generous style continues a quality tradition that began with …

A rustic, warts-and-all McLaren Vale shiraz of real personality. The nose has a high-toned, old-fashioned feel, marrying dark fruit characters …

Opulent, friendly McLaren Vale shiraz like Woodhenge suits rare roast beef perfectly. It smells of red caramel, dark berries and …

The generous Wolf Blass shiraz style is popular around the world, largely due to wines like this. Succulent plum and …

Over the vintages this once very-oaky Barossa shiraz has shed a lot of its woodiness. With recent vintages like this …

Langhorne Creek is a slightly out-of-the-way place that’s a happy hunting ground for lovers of direct, satisfying Oz shiraz at …

Labelled to commemorate the year that the Brown family first made wine in Victoria’s north-east, this Heathcote shiraz delivers a …

A big, jammy style of Victorian shiraz from the emerging high quality region of Heathcote. It smells of crushed berries …

A lush, classic Aussie that sings “oh come all ye faithful” to welded-on Australian shiraz lovers. Cocoa, blackberries and currants …

d’Arenberg’s Footbolt is traditional in the best sense, relying on generations of experience, but not completely ignoring modernity. Raspberry and …

Command is a “flagship” Barossa shiraz, and its abundant, lush fruit, generous oak regime, velvety texture, and power confirm its …

A stylish wine that captures the essence of what makes Barossa Valley shiraz so appealing. It smells ripe and complete …

The once-abandoned old Miamba vineyard has been restored under Grant Burge’s ownership, and now produces very good shiraz again. Blueberry …

“Double barrel” refers to initial maturation in American oak barrels, before further ageing in old Scotch whisky barrels. Despite the …

The philosophy behind the Jacob’s Creek label is one of constant improvement, and this shiraz has never been better value. …

The typically minty regional overtones that are a hallmark of McRae Wood are here aplenty. So too is a core …

Straightforward Clare Valley shiraz in a modern, medium bodied, gluggable style, this has deep colour and a ripe, juicy aroma …

A Coonawarra benchmark, Penfolds 128 has been better than ever in recent years. The ‘13 has sweet berry fruit and …

A crowd-pleasing South Australian shiraz, Pillar Box is a soft, seamless wine with a raspberry- and blackberry-scented fruit core, touched …

The Serafino Sharktooth style of shiraz is ripe and jammy, yet not too much so, and vanillin oak is in …

McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s best sources of shiraz. This example has tons of character, starting with a syrupy …

Wirra Wirra winery has a giant catapult occasionally used to hurl watermelons at a target… it’s that sort of place. …