Shiraz

If there’s one varietal that Australia would try and claim as its own, it would surely be Shiraz; we love the stuff. While most famously associated with big and powerful expressions from the iconic Barossa Valley, the varietal thrives across many different regions. From crushed tomato vine in McLaren Vale (SA); to white pepper spice in Heathcote (VIC); to rich mulberry in Coonawarra (SA); to forest floor in the Yarra Valley (VIC); Shiraz is incredibly versatile and complex with a broad spectrum of aromas and flavours. A journey through the list below quickly reveals an understanding as to why it is one of our nations most beloved grapes.

Que Syrah, Syrah: What is Syrah? Well it’s Shiraz of course! More specifically, it is the European style of Shiraz. Though they would probably tell you that Shiraz is the Australian style of Syrah. Understand the difference.